Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
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Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Marijuana
Pumpkin
In German
Marihuana
Kürbis
In French
Marijuana
Citrouille
In Spanish
Marijuana
Calabaza
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Maconha
Abóbora
In Polish
Marihuana
Dynia
In Latin
Marijuana
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Marijuana and Pumpkin
Season and care of Marijuana and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Marijuana and Pumpkin Physical Information
Marijuana and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Pumpkin are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Marijuana and Pumpkin
Care of Marijuana and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Marijuana 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.