Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Number of Varieties
208
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40000
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-67-12
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 6
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Plant Size
Minimum Height
91.44 cm-
0
3900
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Minimum Width
609.60 cm-
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Thorns
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✘
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Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
-
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
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
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
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
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
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✘
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Pumpkin
Zoysia
In Hindi
कद्दू
Zoysia
In German
Kürbis
Zoysia
In French
Citrouille
Zoysia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Zoysia
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Zoysia
In Polish
Dynia
Zoysia
In Latin
cucurbita
Zoysia
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Cyperales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Zoyaseiae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
910
1
27800
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