Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut away fading foliage, 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
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Bladderwort
In Hindi
कद्दू
Bladderwort plant
In German
Kürbis
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Citrouille
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Calabaza
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Abóbora
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Dynia
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.