Virginia Creeper

Pumpkin

About Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin

Virginia Creeper

Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vines

Vegetable

Origin

Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

Number of Varieties

520

0 40000

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Habitat

Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-81-6

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Spreading

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,500.00 cm91.44 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,200.00 cm609.60 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purplish Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Palmate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Late Summer

Early Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sandy

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

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

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Moist, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall

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

Fertilizers

Fertilize every year

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale

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

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines

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

Vine, Wall

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'

Common Name

Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger

Pumpkin

In Hindi

वर्जीनिया लता

कद्दू

In German

Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein

Kürbis

In French

vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie

Citrouille

In Spanish

Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia

Calabaza

In Greek

αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Virginia Creeper

Abóbora

In Polish

winobluszcz

Dynia

In Latin

Virginia creeper

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Violales

Family

Vitaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Parthenocissus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. 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 Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin

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

Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin Physical Information

Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin are as follows:

Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin

Care of Virginia Creeper and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.