Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Avaialble
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Secondary
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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 watering once a week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Pumpkin
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In German
Kürbis
Umbrella Tree
In French
Citrouille
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Calabaza
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
Dynia
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
cucurbita
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Magnolioideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Umbrella 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 Umbrella 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 Umbrella Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree
Care of Pumpkin and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.