Origin
Hybrid origin, North America, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Homesteads
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Olive, Orange Red, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use 6-6-6 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Red eyes, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Fairytale'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Fairytale Pumpkin
Glossy abelia
In German
Fairytale Kürbis
Abelia
In French
Pumpkin Fairytale
Abelia
In Spanish
calabaza fairytale
Abelia
In Greek
παραμύθι κολοκύθας
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
abóbora do conto de fadas
Abelia
In Polish
Fairytale dyni
Abelia
In Latin
Fairytale Cucurbita
Abelia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia. Fairytale Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Fairytale Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Fairytale Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Red eyes and Respiratory problems and Abelia has allergic reactions like Red eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia
Season and care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fairytale Pumpkin season is Fall and Abelia season is Fall. The type of soil for Fairytale Pumpkin is Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fairytale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia Physical Information
Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Fairytale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia are as follows:
Fairytale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Fairytale Pumpkin leaf color: Light Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia
Care of Fairytale Pumpkin and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fairytale Pumpkin pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fairytale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.