Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
shaded woods, Woodlands
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Pumpkin
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
कद्दू
sweetshrub
In German
Kürbis
sweetshrub
In French
Citrouille
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Calabaza
sweetshrub
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Abóbora
sweetshrub
In Polish
Dynia
sweetshrub
In Latin
cucurbita
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Sweetshrub. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Sweetshrub season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Pumpkin and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub
Care of Pumpkin and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.