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Bitter Melon.
Momordica charantia
Pronunciación mo-MOR-di-ka cha-RAN-tee-a
También se conoce como Balsam Pear, Balsam-pear, Balsampear, Bitter Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Bitter Melon, Bitter gourd, Bitter melon, Bitter balsam apple, Balsam apple, Wild balsam-apple, Bitter apple, Bitter squash, Bitter cucumber, Bitter gourd, Carilla gourd, Carilla bush, Balsam Pear, Jumbee pumpkin, Maiden apple, Bitter squash
Bitter melon is a fast growing tropical vine known for its unique, bumpy fruit and distinctively bitter flavor. It loves warm weather and thrives when given a sturdy trellis to climb. You will find it is a rewarding plant to grow if you enjoy culinary experimentation.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Media
- Tipo de planta
- Annual vine
- Luz
- Full sun
- Luz en interior
- Sol directo
- Riego
- Cada 2 a 4 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 10 to 15 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Rápido
Cuidados
Provide a strong support structure for the vines to climb as they grow quickly during the heat of summer. Keep an eye out for pests like aphids or whiteflies that might hide on the undersides of the leaves. Ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged to keep the plant productive.
- Riego
- Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks to support fruit production.
- Poda
- Trim back excessive side shoots to encourage better airflow and fruit development.
- Trasplante
- This plant is typically grown as an annual and does not require repotting.
- Suelo
- Well draining loamy soil
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 6.8
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The plant contains compounds that can be harmful to pets if ingested in large quantities.
Cómo identificarla
- Deeply lobed palmate leaves
- Bright yellow five petaled flowers
- Warty oblong green fruit
- Bright red pulp inside ripe fruit
Ciencia
- Familia
- Cucurbitaceae
- Género
- Momordica
- Orden
- Cucurbitales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
También en
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