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About Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin


About Giant Pumpkin and Blue Hibiscus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Shrub   
Vegetable   

Origin
Australia   
South America   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions   
gardens, Moist Soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
500.00 cm   
40

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet   
Yellow, Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Irregular   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune after flowering   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects   
Beetles, Bugs   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Showy   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure   
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes   
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall   
Edible, Herb / Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'   
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'   

Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus   
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin   

In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus   
कद्दू   

In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum   
Kürbis   

In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre   
Citrouille   

In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco   
Calabaza   

In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree   
Κολοκύθι   

In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus   
Abóbora   

In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo   
Dynia   

In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue   
cucurbita   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Malvales   
Violales   

Family
Malvaceae   
Cucurbitaceae   

Genus
Alyogyne   
Cucurbita   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Hibisceae   
Cucurbiteae   

Subfamily
Malvoideae   
Cucurbitoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin. Blue Hibiscus doesn't have thorns and Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Hibiscus does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Hibiscus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin

Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.

Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:

Care of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Blue Hibiscus and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Blue Hibiscus 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.

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