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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Perennial

Type

Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Spices

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Star anise and more

Number of Varieties

200
0 40000
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Habitat

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-64-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
9-4

Sunset Zone

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
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

Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm2.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

609.60 cm1.25 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Gray Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Early Winter
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune regularly

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
-

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Pimpinella anisum

Common Name

Pumpkin
Anise

In Hindi

कद्दू
सौंफ़ का पौध

In German

Kürbis
Anis

In French

Citrouille
Anis

In Spanish

Calabaza
Anís

In Greek

Κολοκύθι
γλυκάνισο

In Portuguese

Abóbora
anis

In Polish

Dynia
Anyż

In Latin

cucurbita
Anethum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales
Apiales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Pimpinella

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cucurbiteae
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Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae
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Number of Species

91
1 27800
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Difference Between Pumpkin and Anise

If you are confused whether Pumpkin or Anise are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Pumpkin and Anise Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Pumpkin are Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium, whereas for Anise fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Pumpkin and Anise if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Pumpkin and Anise

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Pumpkin and Anise. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Pumpkin and Anise as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Pumpkin is Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion and Regulates Blood Sugar whereas of Anise is Asthma, constipation and Cough. Pumpkin has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser and Skin Problems while Anise has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Pumpkin vs Anise

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Pumpkin vs Anise and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Pumpkin are Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face whereas of Anise have Respiratory problems, Skin irritation and Skin rash respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Pumpkin has showy fruits and Anise has no showy fruits. Also Pumpkin is not flowering and Anise is flowering. You can compare Pumpkin and Anise facts and facts of other plants too.