Origin
Middle Africa
America
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Moist Soils
agricultural areas
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Kürbis-Baum
Zucchini
In French
arbre de citrouille
Courgette
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
calabacín
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
abobrinha
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Kabaczek
In Latin
PEPO ligno
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Violales
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini are as follows:
Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.