Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In Hindi
southernwood
करेला
In German
Eberraute
Bittermelone
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Not Available
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Momordica
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
Southernwood
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Momordica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Southernwood and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Southernwood and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Southernwood and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Bitter Gourd
Care of Southernwood and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.