Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Phaseolus coccineus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-11
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Tan, Brown
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
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
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
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
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
PHASEOLUS coccineus
Common Name
Pumpkin
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
In Hindi
कद्दू
Scarlet Runner Bean
In German
Kürbis
Feuerbohne
In French
Citrouille
Haricot d'Espagne
In Spanish
Calabaza
Ayocote
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Scarlet Runner Bean
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Feijão-da-espanha
In Latin
cucurbita
Scarlet Runner Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Phaseoleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean
Season and care of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Scarlet Runner Bean season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean Physical Information
Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
- Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean
Care of Pumpkin and Scarlet Runner Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.