Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Grass
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
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
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Pumpkin
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
कद्दू
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Kürbis
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Citrouille
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Calabaza
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Abóbora
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Dynia
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
cucurbita
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.