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About Daffodil and Pumpkin


About Pumpkin and Daffodil


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Bulb   
Vegetable   

Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe   
North America, Mexico, Central America   

Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera   
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin   

Number of Varieties
50   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods   
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
1-6   

AHS Heat Zone
9-1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1.25 cm   
99+
91.44 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1.25 cm   
99+
609.60 cm   
35

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Orange Red, Yellow Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
All year   
Early Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Part sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy   
Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
From bulbs   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry   
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   

Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Part sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, 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
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
No   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single, Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Beetles, Bugs   

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

Benefits

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
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting   
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Narcissus   
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'   

Common Name
Daffodil   
Pumpkin   

In Hindi
हलका पीला   
कद्दू   

In German
Narzisse   
Kürbis   

In French
Jonquille   
Citrouille   

In Spanish
Narciso   
Calabaza   

In Greek
ασφόδελος   
Κολοκύθι   

In Portuguese
Abrótea   
Abóbora   

In Polish
żonkil   
Dynia   

In Latin
Asphodelus   
cucurbita   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Violales   

Family
Amaryllidaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Narcissus   
Cucurbita   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Narcisseae   
Cucurbiteae   

Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae   
Cucurbitoideae   

Number of Species
50   
99+
9   
99+

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Properties of Daffodil and Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Daffodil and Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Daffodil and Pumpkin. Daffodil doesn't have thorns and Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Daffodil does not have fragrant flowers. Daffodil has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 Daffodil and Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Daffodil and Pumpkin

Season and care of Daffodil and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Pumpkin season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Pumpkin is Neutral.

Daffodil and Pumpkin Physical Information

Daffodil and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Pumpkin are as follows:

Care of Daffodil and Pumpkin

Care of Daffodil and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and 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 Daffodil 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.

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