Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not water excessively
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 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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
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, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Pumpkin
Mulga, True Mulga
In French
Citrouille
Mulga
In Spanish
Calabaza
Mulga
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Mulga Tree. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Mulga Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree
Care of Pumpkin and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.