Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruits, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Pumpkin
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
कद्दू
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Kürbis
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Citrouille
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Calabaza
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Dynia
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Datureae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Bael
Season and care of Pumpkin and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Bael season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Bael Physical Information
Pumpkin and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Bael are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Pumpkin and Bael
Care of Pumpkin and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.