Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
11-15
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Pumpkin
Eria, Orchid
In French
Citrouille
Eria
In Portuguese
Abóbora
eria
In Latin
cucurbita
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Eria? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Eria. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Eria 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 Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Eria
Season and care of Pumpkin and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Eria season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Eria is .
Pumpkin and Eria Physical Information
Pumpkin and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Eria are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pumpkin and Eria
Care of Pumpkin and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.