Pumpkin

Nannyberry

About Pumpkin and Nannyberry

Pumpkin

Nannyberry

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

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

Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-62-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8-1

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Red, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

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, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

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

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

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

as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

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

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

Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

VIBURNUM lentago

Common Name

Pumpkin

Nannyberry

In Hindi

कद्दू

Nannyberry

In German

Kürbis

Nannyberry

In French

Citrouille

alisier

In Spanish

Calabaza

Nannyberry

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Nannyberry

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Nannyberry

In Polish

Dynia

Nannyberry

In Latin

cucurbita

Nannyberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Dipsacales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Viburnum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

950

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Nannyberry

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Nannyberry

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

Pumpkin and Nannyberry Physical Information

Pumpkin and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Nannyberry are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green

Care of Pumpkin and Nannyberry

Care of Pumpkin and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.