Pumpkin

Paperbark Tree

About Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree

Pumpkin

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

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

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-69-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-7

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

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

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, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

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

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

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

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Birds, Hummingbirds

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Pumpkin

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

कद्दू

Paperbark tree

In German

Kürbis

Paperbark tree

In French

Citrouille

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Calabaza

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Dynia

Paperbark tree

In Latin

cucurbita

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Myrtales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

913

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree

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

Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree

Care of Pumpkin and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.