Dudleya

Pumpkin

About Dudleya and Pumpkin

Dudleya

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

3020

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99991-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm609.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering

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

Neutral

Soil Type

Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

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

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

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

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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, Butterflies

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya

Pumpkin

In Hindi

Dudleya

कद्दू

In German

Dudleya

Kürbis

In French

Dudleya

Citrouille

In Spanish

dudleya

Calabaza

In Greek

Dudleya

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Dudleya

Abóbora

In Polish

Dudleya

Dynia

In Latin

Dudley

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Violales

Family

Crassulaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Dudleya

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

459

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Pumpkin

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

Dudleya and Pumpkin Physical Information

Dudleya and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Pumpkin are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Dudleya and Pumpkin

Care of Dudleya and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dudleya 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.