Dwarf Papyrus

Giant Pumpkin

About Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin

Dwarf Papyrus

Giant Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Sedge or Rush

Vegetable

Origin

World/Pandemic

South America

Types

Papyrus

Cucurbita maxima

Number of Varieties

1520

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

gardens, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 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

Spreading

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

कद्दू

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

Kürbis

In French

papyrus nain

Citrouille

In Spanish

papiro enano

Calabaza

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Abóbora

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Dynia

In Latin

P. papyrus

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Violales

Family

Cyperaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

7001

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. 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 Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin

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

Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.