Pumpkin

Pecan

About Pumpkin and Pecan

Pumpkin

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

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

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-65-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

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

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, 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

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Pumpkin

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

कद्दू

पेकॉन

In German

Kürbis

Pekannuss

In French

Citrouille

Pacanier

In Spanish

Calabaza

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Pecan

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Dynia

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

cucurbita

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Juglandales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

919

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Pecan

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Pecan

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

Pumpkin and Pecan Physical Information

Pumpkin and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Pecan are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Pumpkin and Pecan

Care of Pumpkin and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.