Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Switchgrass
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Wet lands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
Flower Color
Indigo
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
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
Used as Biofuel
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
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PANICUM
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Panicum
Pumpkin
In French
panikom
Citrouille
In Spanish
panikom
Calabaza
In Greek
Panicum
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Panicum
Abóbora
In Latin
Panicum
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Pumpkin
Season and care of Panicum and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Pumpkin season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Panicum and Pumpkin Physical Information
Panicum and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Pumpkin
Care of Panicum and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.