Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
it is a type of geranium
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
-
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
कद्दू
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Kürbis
In French
Géranium zonal
Citrouille
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Calabaza
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Abóbora
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Dynia
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Violales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin
Care of Zonal Geranium and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.