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About Pumpkin and Persian Violet


About Persian Violet and Pumpkin


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial  
Annual and Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America  
Eastern Africa  

Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin  
-  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
15  
99+

Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground  
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6  
11-12  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
7-1  

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  
H1, 23, 24  

Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
91.44 cm  
99+
25.40 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
609.60 cm  
35
25.40 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Purple, Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow 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
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Early Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Well drained  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
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, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam  
Loam  

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  
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth  

Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
No  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Beetles, Bugs  
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds  

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

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
-  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
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  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  
Flowers, Leaves  

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'  
EXACUM affine  

Common Name
Pumpkin  
German Violet, Persian Violet  

In Hindi
कद्दू  
persian violet  

In German
Kürbis  
persian violet  

In French
Citrouille  
persian violet  

In Spanish
Calabaza  
Violeta persa  

In Greek
Κολοκύθι  
Περσικό Violet  

In Portuguese
Abóbora  
Violeta persa  

In Polish
Dynia  
Persian Violet  

In Latin
cucurbita  
hyacinthum Persarum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Violales  
Gentianales  

Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Gentianaceae  

Genus
Cucurbita  
Exacum  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Cucurbiteae  
Exaceae  

Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae  
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Number of Species
9  
99+
25  

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Properties of Pumpkin and Persian Violet

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin and Persian Violet

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

Pumpkin and Persian Violet Physical Information

Pumpkin and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Persian Violet are as follows:

Care of Pumpkin and Persian Violet

Care of Pumpkin and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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