Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
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Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
coastal environs
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Pumpkin
In French
Pitanga
Citrouille
In Spanish
Pitanga
Calabaza
In Greek
Pitanga
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Abóbora
In Latin
Pitanga
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pitanga and Pumpkin
Season and care of Pitanga and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Pumpkin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Pitanga and Pumpkin Physical Information
Pitanga and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Pumpkin are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pitanga and Pumpkin
Care of Pitanga and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.