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Bitter Melon.
Momordica charantia
Prononciation mo-MOR-di-ka cha-RAN-tee-a
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Annual vine
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 2 à 4 jours
- Taille adulte
- 10 to 15 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks to support fruit production.
- Taille
- Trim back excessive side shoots to encourage better airflow and fruit development.
- Rempotage
- This plant is typically grown as an annual and does not require repotting.
- Sol
- Well draining loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 6.8
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The plant contains compounds that can be harmful to pets if ingested in large quantities.
Comment l'identifier
- Deeply lobed palmate leaves
- Bright yellow five petaled flowers
- Warty oblong green fruit
- Bright red pulp inside ripe fruit
Science
- Famille
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genre
- Momordica
- Ordre
- Cucurbitales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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