Indian Grass

Pumpkin

About Indian Grass and Pumpkin

Indian Grass

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Grass

Vegetable

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-91-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

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

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm609.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

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

Insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Skin irritation

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

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Indian Grass

Pumpkin

In Hindi

भारतीय घास

कद्दू

In German

Indian Grass

Kürbis

In French

Herbe indienne

Citrouille

In Spanish

Hierba india

Calabaza

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

grama indianas

Abóbora

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa

Dynia

In Latin

Indian Grass

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Violales

Family

Poaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Sorghastrum

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Indian Grass and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Pumpkin

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

Indian Grass and Pumpkin Physical Information

Indian Grass and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Pumpkin are as follows:

Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Indian Grass and Pumpkin

Care of Indian Grass and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Indian Grass 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.