Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
India, Iran
Types
Solanum integrifolium
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Habitat
Moist Soils
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Asafoetida
In German
Kürbis-Baum
asafoetida
In French
arbre de citrouille
Asafoetida
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
Asa fétida
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Asafoetida
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Asafoetida
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida. Pumpkin Tree has thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin Tree has allergic reactions like and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.