Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Grass
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
कद्दू
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Kürbis
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Citrouille
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Calabaza
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Abóbora
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Dynia
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.