Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Alexandria cycad, Encephalartos caffer, Encephalartos concinnus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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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 Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Needs very little water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ENCEPHALARTOS altensteinii
Common Name
Pumpkin
Bread Tree, Prickly Cycad
In Hindi
कद्दू
Bread Tree
In German
Kürbis
Brotbaum
In French
Citrouille
Bread Arbre
In Spanish
Calabaza
Árbol del pan
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
ψωμί Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore de pão
In Polish
Dynia
chleb Drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
panis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cycadaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Encephalartos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Bread Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Bread Tree? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Bread Tree. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Bread Tree 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 Bread Tree 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 Bread Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Bread Tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Bread Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Bread Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Bread Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Bread Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bread Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Bread Tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Bread Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Bread Tree height is 290.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Bread Tree are as follows:
Care of Pumpkin and Bread Tree
Care of Pumpkin and Bread Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Bread Tree pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bread Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.