Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
North America
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
not available
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Habitat
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-12
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
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
Clump-Forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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 Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
  
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
Aquatic Plant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
  
Fertilizers
Not Available
  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
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
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Water Gardens
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
NUPHAR lutea
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
Common Name
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
  
Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
पीला तालाब लिली
  
कद्दू
  
In German
Gelbe Teichrose
  
Kürbis
  
In French
Jaune nénuphar
  
Citrouille
  
In Spanish
Lirio amarillo estanque
  
Calabaza
  
In Greek
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
  
Κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
  
Abóbora
  
In Polish
Żółty staw lilii
  
Dynia
  
In Latin
Yellow piscinam lilium
  
cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Nymphaeales
  
Violales
  
Family
Nymphaeaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Nuphar
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin
Season and care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin Physical Information
Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin are as follows:
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.