Cleistocactus

Pumpkin

About Cleistocactus and Pumpkin

Cleistocactus

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Cactus

Vegetable

Origin

Central America, South America, Brazil

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

1520

0 40000

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Habitat

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-151-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm609.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange, Salmon

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 Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering in winter

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Fertilizers

Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CLEISTOCACTUS

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Cleistocactus

Pumpkin

In Hindi

Cleistocactus

कद्दू

In German

Cleistocactus

Kürbis

In French

Cleistocactus

Citrouille

In Spanish

Cleistocactus

Calabaza

In Greek

Cleistocactus

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Cleistocactus

Abóbora

In Polish

Kleistokaktus

Dynia

In Latin

Cleistocactus

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Violales

Family

Cactaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cleistocactus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

509

1 27800

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Properties of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Pumpkin. Cleistocactus has thorns and Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like and Pumpkin has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin

Season and care of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.

Cleistocactus and Pumpkin Physical Information

Cleistocactus and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin are as follows:

Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin

Care of Cleistocactus and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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.