Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Not Available
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Early Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
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 ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Kalanchoe
In German
Kürbis
Kalanchoe
In French
Citrouille
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Calabaza
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Dynia
Kalanchoe
In Latin
cucurbita
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Properties of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Kalanchoe. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Kalanchoe season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Pumpkin and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Pumpkin and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe
Care of Pumpkin and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.