Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
कद्दू
Acerola Tree
In German
Kürbis
Acerola Baum
In French
Citrouille
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Calabaza
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Dynia
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
Acerola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Violales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Malpighia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Acerola. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Acerola 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 Acerola 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 Acerola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Acerola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Acerola Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.