Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
European Black Pine
In Hindi
कद्दू
Austrian Pine
In German
Kürbis
Schwarzkiefer
In French
Citrouille
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
Calabaza
pino salgareño
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
Dynia
Sosna czarna
In Latin
cucurbita
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Austrian Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Austrian Pine pruning is done 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 Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.