2023年3月13日 · If you are looking for a unique fall decoration, pumpkin on a stick plants are an absolute eye-catcher that you can easily grow from seed in your garden or a container. The most intriguing fact about these miniature pumpkin-look-alikes is that they are ornamental eggplants.

2015年10月5日 · Look for “pumpkin on a stick” this fall. These offbeat dried eggplants are ideal for dried flower display, and easy to grow in your garden next year.

2024年6月19日 · Follow this guide to growing your own pumpkin on a stick plant, complete with helpful tips on where to plant, how to feed and water, and how to eventually harvest your crop. Plant pumpkin on a stick in a garden location with full …

2021年12月8日 · Solanum Integrifolium, also call: “Pumpkin on a Stick”, and “Ornamental Eggplant”. Image by GardensAll.com. Also common to Asia and South America, in North America, this nightshade eggplant is more often used as an ornamental, where people trim the branches “sticks”, strip the leaves and allow the fruit to dry on the stem.

2024年10月8日 · Pumpkin-on-a-stick grows for its ornamental value as a little pumpkin-shaped fruit that lines woody stems. Masquerading as the autumnal gourd, this mini pumpkin is really an eggplant (an eggplant!) that’s decorative and also edible, especially in its early stages, with a …

2021年10月2日 · Part of the nightshade family and related to tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers, pumpkin on a stick looks exactly like small, orange pumpkins growing on a stick, albeit a stereotypically thorned eggplant stick. Otherwise, the plant has an upright habit with large leaves. Both the stems and leaves have thorns.

2023年11月13日 · What is a Pumpkin on a Stick? Pumpkin on a Stick, also known as Solanum integrifolium, is a unique and fascinating plant that has gained popularity in recent years. With its vibrant orange fruit resembling miniature pumpkins on tall stems, this plant adds a touch of whimsy and charm to any garden or landscape.

Solanum integrifolium (Pumpkin on a Stick) is an intriguing tender perennial boasting large blue-green leaves and charming miniature pumpkins on dark stems in late summer to early fall. Grown as a decorative stem for the cut flower industry, Pumpkin on a …

2022年10月2日 · The pumpkin on a stick plant is simple to grow from seed — you’ll just want to pop seeds into a seedling mix and make sure to give them plenty of light, water, and humidity. You can buy seeds online, harvest from fruits, or check your local nursery.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to plant and care for your pumpkin on a stick, starting from seeds: Step 1: Prepare the Seeds. Start by sourcing your pumpkin on a stick seeds. You can purchase these from gardening stores or online. To prepare the seeds for planting, plant them in biodegradable pots about a quarter to half an inch deep.