Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-12
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
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
Indeterminate
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
कद्दू
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Kürbis
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Citrouille
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Calabaza
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Dynia
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
cucurbita
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cherry Pepper season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper
Care of Pumpkin and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.