Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-15
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, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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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.
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.