Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark 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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 more 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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
No Medicinal Use
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Pumpkin
Clivia
In French
Citrouille
Clivia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Clivia
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Clivia
In Latin
cucurbita
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pumpkin and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Clivia. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Clivia
Season and care of Pumpkin and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Clivia season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Clivia Physical Information
Pumpkin and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Clivia are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Clivia
Care of Pumpkin and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.