Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Pumpkin
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
कद्दू
southernwood
In German
Kürbis
Eberraute
In French
Citrouille
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Calabaza
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Abrótano
In Polish
Dynia
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
cucurbita
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pumpkin and Southernwood
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Southernwood? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Southernwood. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Southernwood 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 Southernwood 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 Southernwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Southernwood
Season and care of Pumpkin and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Southernwood season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Pumpkin and Southernwood Physical Information
Pumpkin and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pumpkin and Southernwood are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pumpkin and Southernwood
Care of Pumpkin and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.