Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
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
Do Not over Water
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
Well 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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin rash
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
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Pumpkin
Persian Lime
In Hindi
कद्दू
Persian lime
In German
Kürbis
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Citrouille
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Dynia
Persian lime
In Latin
cucurbita
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Persian Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Persian Lime. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Persian Lime
Season and care of Pumpkin and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Persian Lime season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Persian Lime Physical Information
Pumpkin and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Persian Lime are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Persian Lime
Care of Pumpkin and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.