Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Pumpkin
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
कद्दू
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Kürbis
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
Citrouille
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
Calabaza
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Meadow Foxtail
In Latin
cucurbita
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Meadow Foxtail season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.