Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
1-6
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Phosphate
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Diabetes, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Leprosy, Scabies, Weight loss
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Coccinia grandis
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
baby watermelon, little gourd, tindora, tendli
Pumpkin
In Hindi
तेंडली, कुंदुरी
कद्दू
In German
Tindola,
Efeu Kürbis
Kürbis
In French
Ivy gourd
Citrouille
In Spanish
Ivy gourd
Calabaza
In Greek
Ivy gourd
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Ivy gourd
Abóbora
In Polish
Ivy gourd
Dynia
In Latin
Ivy gourd
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin
Season and care of Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ivy Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ivy Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ivy Gourd is Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin Physical Information
Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Ivy Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin are as follows:
Ivy Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Ivy Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin
Care of Ivy Gourd and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ivy Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove crossing or rubbing branches 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 Ivy Gourd 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.