Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-10
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, 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
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Pumpkin
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
कद्दू
Chincherinchee
In German
Kürbis
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Citrouille
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Calabaza
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Dynia
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
cucurbita
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Scilloideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Chincherinchee. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee 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 Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Chincherinchee season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Pumpkin and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee
Care of Pumpkin and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.