Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Black turtle
Cranberry
Flageolet
Kidney
Pea
Pinto
White
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Mixed deciduous forest, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Legume allergy
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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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
Nutritive
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
Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Black Valentine'
Common Name
Pumpkin
string bean
field bean
flageolet bean
French bean
garden bean
green bean
haricot bean
pop bean
In German
Kürbis
Buschbohne
In French
Citrouille
Bush Bean
In Spanish
Calabaza
Bush haba
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Μπους φασολιών
In Portuguese
Abóbora
feijão de Vagem
In Polish
Dynia
Bush Bean
In Latin
cucurbita
Bush Bean,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Bush Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Bush Bean? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Bush Bean. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Bush Bean 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 Bush Bean 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 Bush Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Bush Bean
Season and care of Pumpkin and Bush Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Bush Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Bush Bean season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Bush Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bush Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Bush Bean Physical Information
Pumpkin and Bush Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Bush Bean height is 35.60 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Bush Bean are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bush Bean flower color: Pink
- Bush Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Bush Bean
Care of Pumpkin and Bush Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Bush Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.