Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Pumpkin
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
कद्दू
इमली का पेड़
In German
Kürbis
Tamarinde
In French
Citrouille
tamarinier
In Spanish
Calabaza
tamarindo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
Abóbora
tamarindo
In Polish
Dynia
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
cucurbita
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Tamarind tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Pumpkin and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Tamarind tree
Care of Pumpkin and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.