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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Perennial

Type

Vegetable
Vines

Origin

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

Types

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Number of Varieties

205
0 40000
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Habitat

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-67-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
-

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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm1,500.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

609.60 cm1,200.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow
-

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Black, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green, Purplish Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Palmate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Early Winter
Late Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Well drained
Loam, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer
Late Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

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
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Moderate

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

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

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
Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse

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
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Vine, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Common Name

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

In Hindi

कद्दू
वर्जीनिया लता

In German

Kürbis
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein

In French

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

In Spanish

Calabaza
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia

In Greek

Κολοκύθι
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια

In Portuguese

Abóbora
Virginia Creeper

In Polish

Dynia
winobluszcz

In Latin

cucurbita
Virginia creeper

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales
Rhamnales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Parthenocissus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae
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Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae
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Number of Species

95
1 27800
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Difference Between Pumpkin and Virginia Creeper

If you are confused whether Pumpkin or Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper fertilizers required are Fertilize every year. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Pumpkin and Virginia Creeper if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Pumpkin and Virginia Creeper

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Pumpkin and Virginia Creeper. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Pumpkin and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper is Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea and Expectorant. Pumpkin has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser and Skin Problems while Virginia Creeper has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Pumpkin vs Virginia Creeper

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 Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper have Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Pumpkin has showy fruits and Virginia Creeper has no showy fruits. Also Pumpkin is not flowering and Virginia Creeper is flowering. You can compare Pumpkin and Virginia Creeper facts and facts of other plants too.