Needle Grass

Pumpkin

About Needle Grass and Pumpkin

Needle Grass

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Grass

Vegetable

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

4020

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Habitat

meadows, Slopes

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-91-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

76.20 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm609.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory, Light Green, Silver

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory, Silver

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

Plant Tolerance

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Ground Cover

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

Fibre

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper

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

Foundation, Mixed Border

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Bridal Veil Needle Grass

Pumpkin

In Hindi

Needle Grass

कद्दू

In German

Nadel- Gras

Kürbis

In French

aiguille Herbe

Citrouille

In Spanish

Hierba de aguja

Calabaza

In Greek

βελόνα Grass

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

agulha Relva

Abóbora

In Polish

igła do trawy

Dynia

In Latin

acus Grass

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Violales

Family

Poaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Stipa

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Stipeae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Pooideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1509

1 27800

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Properties of Needle Grass and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin

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

Needle Grass and Pumpkin Physical Information

Needle Grass and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Pumpkin are as follows:

Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin

Care of Needle Grass and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle 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.