Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
North America
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
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Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
ULMUS americana
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
American Elm
In Hindi
चिचिण्डा
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
snake gourd
olmo americano
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
American Elm
In Portuguese
snake gourd
olmo americano
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
snake gourd
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Elm
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Elm Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Elm are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Elm
Care of Snake Gourd and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Snake Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.