Pumpkin

Heliconia

About Pumpkin and Heliconia

Pumpkin

Heliconia

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Heliconiaceae

Number of Varieties

20194

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Humid climates, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-610-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

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, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

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

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize every two months

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Hummingbirds, Insects

Allergy

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

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Healing

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Root, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Florist trade and landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'

Common Name

Pumpkin

Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

In Hindi

कद्दू

Heliconia

In German

Kürbis

Heliconia

In French

Citrouille

Heliconia

In Spanish

Calabaza

Heliconia

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Heliconia

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Heliconia

In Polish

Dynia

Heliconia

In Latin

cucurbita

Heliconia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Violales

Zingiberales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Heliconiaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Heliconia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

9198

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Heliconia

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Heliconia

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

Pumpkin and Heliconia Physical Information

Pumpkin and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Heliconia are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green

Care of Pumpkin and Heliconia

Care of Pumpkin and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.