Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
6-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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 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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Poisonous when unripe
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
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
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
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Celeste Fig, Fig
In German
Kürbis
Echte Feige
In French
Citrouille
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Calabaza
Ficus carica
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Dynia
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
cucurbita
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Celeste Fig. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Celeste Fig season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Pumpkin and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig
Care of Pumpkin and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.