Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Eustoma grandiflorum
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Florida Lisianthus
In French
arbre de citrouille
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Florida Lisianthus
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Oleaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Paperveroideae
Properties of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus. Pumpkin Tree has thorns and Florida Lisianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin Tree has allergic reactions like and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Florida Lisianthus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.