Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Pumpkin
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
कद्दू
Incense Cedar
In French
Citrouille
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Calabaza
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Abóbora
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Dynia
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
cucurbita
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Incense Cedar. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Incense Cedar season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Pumpkin and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar
Care of Pumpkin and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.