Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
mild coastal areas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
1-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Pumpkin
In Hindi
regal geranium
कद्दू
In German
Regal Geranie
Kürbis
In French
geranium royale
Citrouille
In Spanish
geranio regia
Calabaza
In Greek
regal geranium
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
Abóbora
In Polish
regal geranium
Dynia
In Latin
regal geranium
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Violales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Cucurbita
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Pumpkin
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Pumpkin Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Pumpkin are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Pumpkin
Care of Regal Geranium and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Regal Geranium 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.