Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
California
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Pumpkin
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
कद्दू
Matilija Poppy
In German
Kürbis
Matilija Poppy
In French
Citrouille
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Calabaza
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Dynia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
cucurbita
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Papaverales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy
Care of Pumpkin and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.