Image: Healthy vs Diseased Pumpkin Leaves Comparison
Published: February 12, 2026 at 5:37:28 PM UTC
Visual comparison of healthy and diseased pumpkin leaves highlighting common issues such as powdery mildew, chlorosis, and leaf edge browning.
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This high-resolution landscape image presents a clear side-by-side comparison of healthy and diseased pumpkin leaves, designed to illustrate common leaf health issues for educational and diagnostic purposes.
On the left side of the image, the healthy pumpkin leaf is vibrant green with a smooth, slightly textured surface. Its veins are well-defined, forming a symmetrical star-like pattern that radiates from the center outward. The leaf is broad and heart-shaped with gently serrated edges and a pointed tip. It is attached to a thick, green stem, and the background features dark, moist soil interspersed with green tendrils and stems of the pumpkin plant. The overall appearance of the healthy leaf conveys vitality and optimal growth conditions.
On the right side, the diseased pumpkin leaf exhibits multiple symptoms of common plant ailments. The leaf surface is mottled with irregular patches of white powdery mildew, which appear as dusty, flower-like blotches. Yellow chlorosis dominates large areas of the leaf, creating uneven patches where the green pigmentation has faded. Scattered brown spots of varying sizes and shapes are visible, some with darker centers and lighter edges, indicating fungal or bacterial infection. The leaf edges are curled inward and browned, suggesting wilting and necrosis. Despite the damage, the leaf remains attached to a similarly thick green stem, and the background mirrors the healthy side with dark soil and pumpkin plant tendrils.
A vertical white line divides the two halves of the image, with bold white labels on green background strips above each leaf: “HEALTHY LEAF” on the left and “DISEASED LEAF” on the right. Additional white text annotations point to specific symptoms on the diseased leaf, such as “Flower powerley” and “Brown spots.”
The composition is symmetrical and balanced, emphasizing the contrast between the two leaf conditions. The lighting is even and natural, enhancing the visibility of textures and colors. This image serves as a valuable reference for gardeners, agricultural educators, and plant pathologists seeking to identify and understand visual indicators of pumpkin leaf health.
The image is related to: A Complete Guide to Growing Pumpkins in Your Home Garden