Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Artichoke
Pumpkin
In German
Artischocke
Kürbis
In French
Artichaut
Citrouille
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Calabaza
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Abóbora
In Latin
cactus
cucurbita
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynareae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Pumpkin
Season and care of Artichoke and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Pumpkin season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Artichoke and Pumpkin Physical Information
Artichoke and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Pumpkin are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Pumpkin
Care of Artichoke and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Artichoke 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.