Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Firewheel
In German
Kürbis
Feuerrad
In French
Citrouille
Firewheel
In Spanish
Calabaza
Firewheel
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Firewheel
In Polish
Dynia
Firewheel
In Latin
cucurbita
Firewheel
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Firewheel. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Firewheel 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 Firewheel 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 Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Firewheel
Season and care of Pumpkin and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Firewheel season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Firewheel Physical Information
Pumpkin and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Firewheel are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pumpkin and Firewheel
Care of Pumpkin and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.