Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Well Drained
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
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
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Mixed Border
  
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
Not Available
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
Common Name
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
  
Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
Golden ball
  
कद्दू
  
In German
goldene Kugel
  
Kürbis
  
In French
boule d'or
  
Citrouille
  
In Spanish
bola de oro
  
Calabaza
  
In Greek
χρυσή μπάλα
  
Κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
bola de ouro
  
Abóbora
  
In Polish
Złota piłka
  
Dynia
  
In Latin
Aurea Ball
  
cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Violales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Echinocactus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cacteae
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Cactaceae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Season and Care of Golden Ball and Pumpkin
Season and care of Golden Ball and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Ball and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Golden Ball is Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Golden Ball and Pumpkin Physical Information
Golden Ball and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Golden Ball and Pumpkin are as follows:
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Golden Ball and Pumpkin
Care of Golden Ball and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball 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.