Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Pumpkin
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
कद्दू
david ward
In German
Kürbis
david ward
In French
Citrouille
david ward
In Spanish
Calabaza
david ward
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
david ward
In Portuguese
Abóbora
david ward
In Polish
Dynia
david ward
In Latin
cucurbita
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and David Ward. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and David Ward 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 David Ward 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 David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and David Ward
Season and care of Pumpkin and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and David Ward season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and David Ward Physical Information
Pumpkin and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and David Ward are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and David Ward
Care of Pumpkin and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.