Pumpkin

Barrel Cactus

About Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus

Pumpkin

Barrel Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Number of Varieties

206

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Habitat

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

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-612-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

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

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

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

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, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

FEROCACTUS

Common Name

Pumpkin

barrel cactus

In Hindi

कद्दू

barrel cactus

In German

Kürbis

Fass-Kaktus-

In French

Citrouille

Barrel cactus

In Spanish

Calabaza

biznaga

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

βαρέλι κάκτος

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Barrel cactus

In Polish

Dynia

cactus Barrel

In Latin

cucurbita

cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Caryophyllales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Ferocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

910

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face. 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 Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus

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

Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus Physical Information

Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:

Care of Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus

Care of Pumpkin and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.