Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
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
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
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
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
  
Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
  
कद्दू
  
In German
Amur Schilf
  
Kürbis
  
In French
Amur silvergrass
  
Citrouille
  
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
  
Calabaza
  
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
  
Κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
  
Abóbora
  
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
  
Dynia
  
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
  
cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Violales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Miscanthus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Amur Silvergrass 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.