Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Brazil
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
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 over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Neoregelia spectabilis
Common Name
Pumpkin
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
In Hindi
कद्दू
painted fingernail
In German
Kürbis
painted fingernail
In French
Citrouille
Neoregelia spectabilis
In Spanish
Calabaza
painted fingernail
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
painted fingernail
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Painted fingernails
In Polish
Dynia
painted fingernail
In Latin
cucurbita
Neoregelia spectabilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Violales
Bromeliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Neoregelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails
Season and care of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Painted Fingernails season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Painted Fingernails is Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Painted Fingernails is .
Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails Physical Information
Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Care of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails
Care of Pumpkin and Painted Fingernails include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.