Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Carissa Carandas
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Large Num-Num
In German
Kürbis
Natal Plum
In French
Citrouille
natal Plum
In Spanish
Calabaza
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Natal Plum
In Polish
Dynia
Natal Plum
In Latin
cucurbita
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Natal Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Natal Plum? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Natal Plum. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Natal Plum
Season and care of Pumpkin and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Natal Plum season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Natal Plum Physical Information
Pumpkin and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Natal Plum are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Natal Plum
Care of Pumpkin and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.