Osage Orange

Pumpkin

About Osage Orange and Pumpkin

Osage Orange

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Maclura pomifera

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

120

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Habitat

Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-101-6

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 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

Oval or Rounded

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm91.44 cm

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Minimum Width

1,219.00 cm609.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

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

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

Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Flowers, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MACLURA pomifera

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange

Pumpkin

In Hindi

ओसेज संतरे

कद्दू

In German

Osage Orange

Kürbis

In French

Osage orange

Citrouille

In Spanish

Osage naranja

Calabaza

In Greek

Osage Πορτοκαλί

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Osage laranja

Abóbora

In Polish

Osage Pomarańczowy

Dynia

In Latin

Aliquam Osage

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Violales

Family

Moraceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Maclura

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Moreae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Osage Orange and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Osage Orange and Pumpkin

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

Osage Orange and Pumpkin Physical Information

Osage Orange and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Pumpkin are as follows:

Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Osage Orange and Pumpkin

Care of Osage Orange and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.