Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-12
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Light Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round with toothed margin
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Celastrus orbiculatus
Common Name
Pumpkin
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
In Hindi
कद्दू
Asian bittersweet
In German
Kürbis
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
In French
Citrouille
Asian bittersweet
In Spanish
Calabaza
Asian bittersweet
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Asian bittersweet
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Asian bittersweet
In Polish
Dynia
Dławisz okrągłolistny
In Latin
cucurbita
Asian bittersweet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Celastrales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Celastrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Celastroideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Bittersweet
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Bittersweet? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Bittersweet. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet 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 Bittersweet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Bittersweet
Season and care of Pumpkin and Bittersweet is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Bittersweet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Bittersweet season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Bittersweet Physical Information
Pumpkin and Bittersweet physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Bittersweet are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Bittersweet
Care of Pumpkin and Bittersweet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bittersweet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.