Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Dental erosion
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
कद्दू
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Kürbis
Bearss Kalk
In French
Citrouille
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Calabaza
Bearss cal
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Bearss cal
In Polish
Dynia
bearss wapna
In Latin
cucurbita
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
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 Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Bearss Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.