Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Hay fever
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
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Pumpkin
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
कद्दू
Japanese Cedar
In German
Kürbis
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Citrouille
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Calabaza
cedro japonés
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Dynia
japoński cedr
In Latin
cucurbita
Italica Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cyptomeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar
Care of Pumpkin and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.