Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Removes pimples
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
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
कद्दू
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Kürbis
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Citrouille
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Calabaza
cólquico
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Abóbora
aftomn gema
In Polish
Dynia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
cucurbita
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.