Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, 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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Pumpkin
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In German
Kürbis
rot-Erle
In French
Citrouille
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Calabaza
aliso rojo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Abóbora
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Dynia
czerwony olcha
In Latin
cucurbita
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Red Alder. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Red Alder
Season and care of Pumpkin and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Red Alder season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Red Alder Physical Information
Pumpkin and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Red Alder are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Red Alder
Care of Pumpkin and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.