Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Pumpkin
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
कद्दू
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Kürbis
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Citrouille
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Calabaza
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Dynia
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
cucurbita
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Poaceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Barnadesioideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Pumpkin and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.