Persian Violet

Pumpkin

About Persian Violet and Pumpkin

Persian Violet

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Eastern Africa

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

1520

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-121-6

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm91.44 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm609.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Light Green

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

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

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

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

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

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Pollen

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Pumpkin

In Hindi

persian violet

कद्दू

In German

persian violet

Kürbis

In French

persian violet

Citrouille

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Calabaza

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Abóbora

In Polish

Persian Violet

Dynia

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Violales

Family

Gentianaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Exacum

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

259

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Properties of Persian Violet and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Pumpkin

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

Persian Violet and Pumpkin Physical Information

Persian Violet and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Pumpkin are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Persian Violet and Pumpkin

Care of Persian Violet and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Persian Violet 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.