Pumpkin

Papyrus

About Pumpkin and Papyrus

Pumpkin

Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Sedge or Rush

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

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

Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-69-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Grass like

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Stem Planting

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

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly 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

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Flying insects, 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

Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Stem

Other Uses

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

Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'

Common Name

Pumpkin

Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus

In Hindi

कद्दू

पेपिरस संयंत्र

In German

Kürbis

Papyrus-Pflanze

In French

Citrouille

usine papyrus

In Spanish

Calabaza

planta del papiro

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

πάπυρο

In Portuguese

Abóbora

planta do papiro

In Polish

Dynia

Papyrus roślin

In Latin

cucurbita

cHARTA

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Agaricomycetes

Order

Violales

Poales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Cariceae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Cyperoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Papyrus

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Papyrus

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

Pumpkin and Papyrus Physical Information

Pumpkin and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Papyrus are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pumpkin and Papyrus

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