Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
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
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
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
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
In German
Kürbis
Bittermelone
In French
Citrouille
Momordica charantia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Momordica charantia
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Not Available
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Momordica
In Polish
Dynia
Przepękla ogórkowata
In Latin
cucurbita
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Momordica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.