Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
North America
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Hortensie
In French
arbre de citrouille
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
Hortensia
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
Hortênsia
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Hortensja
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Properties of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke. Pumpkin Tree has thorns and Jerusalem Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin Tree has allergic reactions like and Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Jerusalem Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Jerusalem Artichoke season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.