Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Asteraceae
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Requires regular watering
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
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
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Pumpkin
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
कद्दू
Cape Daisy
In German
Kürbis
Cape Daisy
In French
Citrouille
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Calabaza
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Dynia
Cape Daisy
In Latin
cucurbita
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Cape Daisy. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cape Daisy season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy
Care of Pumpkin and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.