Pumpkin

Elephant Bush

About Pumpkin and Elephant Bush

Pumpkin

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Succulent

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Southern Africa

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-610-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

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, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

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, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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 dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Pumpkin

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

कद्दू

Elephant Bush

In German

Kürbis

Elephant Bush

In French

Citrouille

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Calabaza

elefante Bush

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Abóbora

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Dynia

Elephant Bush

In Latin

cucurbita

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Caryophyllales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Elephant Bush. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Elephant Bush season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pumpkin and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Pumpkin and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush

Care of Pumpkin and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.