Zonal Geranium

Bitter Gourd

About Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd

Zonal Geranium

Bitter Gourd

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

it is a type of geranium

Number of Varieties

5080

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Bronze, Ivory

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Palmate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth

Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Whiteflies

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies, Flying insects

Allergy

Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'

CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'

Common Name

Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium

Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd

In Hindi

Zonal Geranium

करेला

In German

Zonal Pelargonie

Bittermelone

In French

Géranium zonal

Momordica charantia

In Spanish

Zonal Geranium

Momordica charantia

In Greek

διζωνική Γεράνι

In Portuguese

zonal Geranium

Momordica

In Polish

strefowe Geranium

Przepękla ogórkowata

In Latin

Zonal Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Violales

Family

Geraniaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Geranium

Momordica

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

42280

1 27800

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Properties of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd

Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Bitter Gourd doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Bitter Gourd has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd

Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.

Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd are as follows:

Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green

Care of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd

Care of Zonal Geranium and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.