Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
कद्दू
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Kürbis
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Citrouille
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Calabaza
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Abóbora
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Dynia
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame 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 Pink Flame 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.