Pumpkin

Peppertree

About Pumpkin and Peppertree

Pumpkin

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

South America

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

20100

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-68-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-8

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

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

609.60 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

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

Arrowhead

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

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

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

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

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, Butterflies

Allergy

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

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Pumpkin

Peppertree

In Hindi

कद्दू

Peppertree

In German

Kürbis

Peppertree

In French

Citrouille

Peppertree

In Spanish

Calabaza

peppertree

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Peppertree

In Polish

Dynia

Peppertree

In Latin

cucurbita

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

9600

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Peppertree

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

Pumpkin and Peppertree Physical Information

Pumpkin and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Peppertree are as follows:

Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Pumpkin and Peppertree

Care of Pumpkin and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.