Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, 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
Water frequently while growing
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Pumpkin
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
कद्दू
Chile Pepper
In German
Kürbis
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Citrouille
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Calabaza
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Dynia
Chile Pepper
In Latin
cucurbita
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Pumpkin and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Chile Pepper season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Pumpkin and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Pumpkin and Chile Pepper
Care of Pumpkin and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Chile 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 Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.