Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Northern Africa
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOE vera
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad
Pumpkin
In German
Aloe Vera
Kürbis
In French
Aloe vera
Citrouille
In Spanish
Aloe vera
Calabaza
In Portuguese
Aloe Vera
Abóbora
In Latin
Aloe Vera
cucurbita
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Aloaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Pumpkin
Season and care of Aloe Vera and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Aloe Vera and Pumpkin Physical Information
Aloe Vera and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Pumpkin are as follows:
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Aloe Vera and Pumpkin
Care of Aloe Vera and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.