Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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 water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Not Available
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
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
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
कद्दू
Ayers Pear
In German
Kürbis
Ayers Birne
In French
Citrouille
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Calabaza
Ayers pera
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Dynia
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
cucurbita
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.