Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
South America
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Dwarf Bamboo
In French
Citrouille
Ajowan
In Spanish
Calabaza
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Abóbora
aipo
In Latin
cucurbita
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.