Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Melanesia
  
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Not available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Red, Green, Copper
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Reniform
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
No
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves, Twigs
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
Common Name
Pumpkin
  
Copperleaf
  
In Hindi
कद्दू
  
Copperleaf
  
In German
Kürbis
  
Copperleaf
  
In French
Citrouille
  
Copperleaf
  
In Spanish
Calabaza
  
copperleaf
  
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
  
Copperleaf
  
In Portuguese
Abóbora
  
Copperleaf
  
In Polish
Dynia
  
CopperLeaf
  
In Latin
cucurbita
  
Copperleaf
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Euphorbiales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Acalypha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
  
Acalypheae
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Acalyphoideae