Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Central Asia
South America
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Cucurbita maxima
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Apple Tree
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
कद्दू
In German
Apfelbaum
Kürbis
In French
Pommier
Citrouille
In Spanish
Manzano
Calabaza
In Portuguese
Macieira
Abóbora
In Latin
Arbore
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Apple Tree and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.