Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cereus repandus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
11-15
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Never 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Pumpkin
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
कद्दू
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Kürbis
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Citrouille
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Calabaza
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Dynia
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
cucurbita
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Pumpkin and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.