Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Grass
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Pumpkin
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
कद्दू
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Kürbis
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Citrouille
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Calabaza
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Dynia
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
cucurbita
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Pumpkin and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.