Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
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Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Pumpkin
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Kürbis
Cotyledon
In French
Citrouille
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Calabaza
Cotyledon
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Cotyledon
In Latin
cucurbita
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Cotyledon. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Cotyledon
Season and care of Pumpkin and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cotyledon season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Cotyledon Physical Information
Pumpkin and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Cotyledon are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pumpkin and Cotyledon
Care of Pumpkin and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.