Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Needs very little water, 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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Pumpkin
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
कद्दू
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Kürbis
Tiger Tree
In French
Citrouille
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Calabaza
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Dynia
Tiger Tree
In Latin
cucurbita
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Tiger Tree. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Tiger Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree
Care of Pumpkin and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Tiger 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.