Butternut Pumpkin

Butternut Pumpkin is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Butternut Pumpkin →

Common Butternut Pumpkin Problems →

Butternut Pumpkin prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Butternut Pumpkin Water Frequency →

Butternut Pumpkin Root Rot →

Butternut Pumpkin requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Butternut Pumpkin Light Requirements →

Butternut Pumpkin Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Butternut Pumpkin Toxicity to Cats →

Butternut Pumpkin Toxicity to Dogs →

Butternut Pumpkin Toxicity to Humans →

Butternut Pumpkin doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Butternut Pumpkin Humidity Needs →

Butternut Pumpkin does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Butternut Pumpkin →

When and How to Successfully Repot Butternut Pumpkin →

Butternut Pumpkin should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Butternut Pumpkin →

Butternut Pumpkin grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Butternut Pumpkin →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Butternut Pumpkin can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-11. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Butternut Pumpkin Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Butternut Pumpkin can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Butternut Pumpkin →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Butternut Pumpkin →
• Drooping Butternut Pumpkin Leaves →
• Butternut Pumpkin Dropping Leaves →
• Butternut Pumpkin Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Butternut Pumpkin →
• Brown Spots on Butternut Pumpkin →
• Butternut Pumpkin Leaves Falling Over →
• Butternut Pumpkin Leaves Curling →
• Butternut Pumpkin Yellow Leaves →
• Butternut Pumpkin Root Rot →