Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Desert, Hot climate regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, 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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION berlandieri
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
Pumpkin
In German
Zaragoza
Kürbis
In French
Saragosse
Citrouille
In Spanish
Zaragoza
Calabaza
In Greek
Σαραγόσα
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Zaragoza
Abóbora
In Polish
Saragossa
Dynia
In Latin
Caesaraugusta
cucurbita
Phylum
Chordata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gonyosoma
Cucurbita
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Colubrinae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zaragosa and Pumpkin
Season and care of Zaragosa and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Zaragosa and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Zaragosa and Pumpkin Physical Information
Zaragosa and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Zaragosa and Pumpkin are as follows:
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Zaragosa and Pumpkin
Care of Zaragosa and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa 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.