Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Fonzy melon
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Improve skin condition, 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
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Canary Melon
In Hindi
कद्दू
कैनरी तरबूज
In German
Kürbis
Canary Melon
In French
Citrouille
Melon Canaries
In Spanish
Calabaza
Melón Canarias
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Canary Melon
In Polish
Dynia
Canary Melon
In Latin
cucurbita
Canary cucumis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Canary Melon
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Canary Melon? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Canary Melon. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Canary Melon
Season and care of Pumpkin and Canary Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Canary Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Canary Melon season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Canary Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Canary Melon is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Canary Melon Physical Information
Pumpkin and Canary Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Canary Melon are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
- Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Canary Melon
Care of Pumpkin and Canary Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.