Paperbark Tree

Pumpkin

About Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin

Paperbark Tree

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southeastern Asia, Australia

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

520

0 40000

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Habitat

Warm and moist climatic conditions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-151-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 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

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm609.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Get enough water whenever the 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, Sand

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

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

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

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, Leaves, Wood

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as essential oil

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

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

Pumpkin

In Hindi

Paperbark tree

कद्दू

In German

Paperbark tree

Kürbis

In French

Paperbark tree

Citrouille

In Spanish

Paperbark tree

Calabaza

In Greek

Paperbark tree

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Paperbark tree

Abóbora

In Polish

Paperbark tree

Dynia

In Latin

Paperbark tree

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Violales

Family

Myrtaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Melaleuca

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

139

1 27800

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Properties of Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin

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

Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin Physical Information

Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin are as follows:

Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin

Care of Paperbark Tree and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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.