Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Shrubs, Trees
  
Origin
South America
  
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
  
Hillside, Slopes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
Not available
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Dry, Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Dry
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
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
  
Do not water excessively
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Adequately
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Dry
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Healthy tree
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
  
Birds, Flies
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Erosion control
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
  
Senegalia berlandieri
  
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
  
Acacia
  
In Hindi
कद्दू
  
Acacia
  
In German
Kürbis
  
Acacia
  
In French
Citrouille
  
Acacia
  
In Spanish
Calabaza
  
Acacia
  
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
  
Acacia
  
In Portuguese
Abóbora
  
Acacia
  
In Polish
Dynia
  
Acacia
  
In Latin
cucurbita
  
Acacia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Acacia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
  
Acacieae
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Mimosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Acacia. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Acacia has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face. 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 Giant Pumpkin and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Acacia Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.