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Tree Mallow
Pumpkin
About Pumpkin and Tree Mallow


What is
Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Annual and Perennial  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Vegetable  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
North America, Mexico, Central America  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
20  
99+
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
1-6  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
H1, 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  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
91.44 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
609.60 cm  
35
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
Yellow  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer  
Early Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Very Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Well drained  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
No  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Coarse  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Beetles, Bugs  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'  
Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Pumpkin  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
कद्दू  
In German
Baum Mallow  
Kürbis  
In French
Arbre Mallow  
Citrouille  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
Calabaza  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
Κολοκύθι  
In Portuguese
Mallow  
Abóbora  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
Dynia  
In Latin
ligno malvae  
cucurbita  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malvales  
Violales  
Family
Malvaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  
Genus
Lavatera  
Cucurbita  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Malveae  
Cucurbiteae  
Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Cucurbitoideae  
Number of Species
30  
9  
99+
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Pumpkin

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Pumpkin

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

Tree Mallow and Pumpkin Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Pumpkin are as follows:

Care of Tree Mallow and Pumpkin

Care of Tree Mallow and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Tree Mallow 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.

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