Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Purple, Black
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Pumpkin
Black Currant
In Hindi
कद्दू
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Kürbis
Carandas
In French
Citrouille
karondas
In Spanish
Calabaza
karondas
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
karondas
In Portuguese
Abóbora
karondas
In Latin
cucurbita
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Karonda
Season and care of Pumpkin and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Karonda season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Karonda Physical Information
Pumpkin and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Karonda are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Karonda
Care of Pumpkin and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.