Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Southern Africa, South Africa
  
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
  
9-13
  
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
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
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
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
  
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
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
  
Ants, Caterpillar
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
CRASSULA ovata
  
Common Name
Pumpkin
  
Jade Money Plant
  
In Hindi
कद्दू
  
जेड पौधा
  
In German
Kürbis
  
Geldbaum
  
In French
Citrouille
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Spanish
Calabaza
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Portuguese
Abóbora
  
Crassula ovata
  
In Polish
Dynia
  
Grubosz jajowaty
  
In Latin
cucurbita
  
Crassula ovata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Crassula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Crassuloideae