Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Warmer regions
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
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 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In French
Citrouille
Cleyera
In Spanish
Calabaza
Cleyera
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Cleyera
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Cleyera
In Latin
cucurbita
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Freziereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Cleyera
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Cleyera? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Cleyera. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Cleyera 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 Cleyera 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 Cleyera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cleyera
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cleyera season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cleyera Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cleyera are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
- Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Pumpkin and Cleyera
Care of Pumpkin and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cleyera 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 Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.