Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Russia/Siberia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Shrub
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Dark Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
MICROBIOTA decussata
Common Name
Pumpkin
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
In Hindi
कद्दू
माइक्रोबायोटा
In German
Kürbis
Mikrobiota
In French
Citrouille
microbiote
In Spanish
Calabaza
microbiota
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
μικροχλωρίδας
In Portuguese
Abóbora
microbiota
In Polish
Dynia
mikroflory
In Latin
cucurbita
Microbiota
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Microbiota
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Microbiota
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Microbiota? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Microbiota. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Microbiota 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 Microbiota 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 Microbiota and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Microbiota
Season and care of Pumpkin and Microbiota is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Microbiota Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Microbiota season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Microbiota is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Microbiota Physical Information
Pumpkin and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Microbiota are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
- Microbiota leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Microbiota
Care of Pumpkin and Microbiota include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Microbiota pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.