Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, 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
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Bladderwort
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
कद्दू
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Kürbis
In French
plante Bladderwort
Citrouille
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
Calabaza
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Abóbora
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Dynia
In Latin
bladderwort herba
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Violales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Utricularia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Pumpkin
Season and care of Bladderwort and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Bladderwort and Pumpkin Physical Information
Bladderwort and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Pumpkin
Care of Bladderwort and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort 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.