Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
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Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Well drained
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
candelabro
Pumpkin
In Hindi
candelabro
कद्दू
In German
candelabro
Kürbis
In French
candelabro
Citrouille
In Spanish
candelabro
Calabaza
In Greek
candelabro
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
candelabro
Abóbora
In Polish
candelabro
Dynia
In Latin
candelabro
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Browningia
Cucurbita
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Candelabro and Pumpkin
Season and care of Candelabro and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Pumpkin season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Candelabro and Pumpkin Physical Information
Candelabro and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Pumpkin
Care of Candelabro and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.