Quisco

Pumpkin

About Quisco and Pumpkin

Quisco

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

North America, South America, Brazil

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

320

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Habitat

Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-151-6

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm609.60 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ECHINOPSIS chiloensis

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Hedgehog cacti Sea-urchin cactus Easter lily cactus

Pumpkin

In Hindi

Quisco

कद्दू

In German

Quisco

Kürbis

In French

Quisco

Citrouille

In Spanish

Quisco

Calabaza

In Greek

Quisco

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Quisco

Abóbora

In Polish

Quisco

Dynia

In Latin

Quisco

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Violales

Family

Cactaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Echinacea

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1289

1 27800

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Properties of Quisco and Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Quisco and Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Quisco and Pumpkin. Quisco has thorns and Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Quisco does not have fragrant flowers. Quisco has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Quisco and Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quisco and Pumpkin

Season and care of Quisco and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Pumpkin season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.

Quisco and Pumpkin Physical Information

Quisco and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Pumpkin are as follows:

Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Quisco and Pumpkin

Care of Quisco and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.