Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Canary Islands
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Dracaena Marginata
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
11-12
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
-
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Pumpkin
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
कद्दू
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Kürbis
Drachenbaum
In French
Citrouille
dragonnier
In Spanish
Calabaza
Drago
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Dragoeiro
In Polish
Dynia
smok Drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
draco ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Dragon Tree. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree 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 Dragon Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Dragon Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree
Care of Pumpkin and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.