Pumpkin

Fern Pine

About Pumpkin and Fern Pine

Pumpkin

Fern Pine

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Eastern Africa, Middle Africa

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-69-11

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Light 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 Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Well drained

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

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

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Birds

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Bark

Other Uses

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

Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

AFROCARPUS gracilior

Common Name

Pumpkin

East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine

In Hindi

कद्दू

फर्न पाइन

In German

Kürbis

Fern Pinien

In French

Citrouille

pin Fern

In Spanish

Calabaza

pino helecho

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Fern πεύκο

In Portuguese

Abóbora

pinho Fern

In Polish

Dynia

Fern sosna

In Latin

cucurbita

Fern pinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Violales

Pinales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Podocarpaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Afrocarpus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Fern Pine

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Fern Pine

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

Pumpkin and Fern Pine Physical Information

Pumpkin and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Fern Pine are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Pumpkin and Fern Pine

Care of Pumpkin and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.