Pumpkin

Lychee

About Pumpkin and Lychee

Pumpkin

Lychee

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-610-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-9

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

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Red, Magenta

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Red, Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

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

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Twice a week

In Winter

Average Water

Regular watering required

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

LITCHI chinensis

Common Name

Pumpkin

Litchee, Litchi, Lychee

In Hindi

कद्दू

लीची

In German

Kürbis

Lychee

In French

Citrouille

Lychee

In Spanish

Calabaza

Lychee

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

λίτσι

In Portuguese

Abóbora

lichia

In Polish

Dynia

Lychee

In Latin

cucurbita

Lychee

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Litchi Sonn

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Sapindoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Lychee

Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Lychee. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Lychee 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 Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Lychee

Season and care of Pumpkin and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Lychee season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.

Pumpkin and Lychee Physical Information

Pumpkin and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Lychee are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper

Care of Pumpkin and Lychee

Care of Pumpkin and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.