Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-12
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
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
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Pumpkin
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
कद्दू
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Kürbis
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Citrouille
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Calabaza
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Dynia
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Poblano Pepper 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 Poblano Pepper 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 Poblano Pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper
Care of Pumpkin and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.