Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Dry Forest, Rocky areas
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Blue Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Tan, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, occasional watering once established, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Itchiness, Rash, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
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
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
HELICTOTRICHON sempervirens
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Blue Oat Grass
In Hindi
कद्दू
ब्लू जई घास
In German
Kürbis
Blau Ährengras
In French
Citrouille
Bleu Oat Grass
In Spanish
Calabaza
Azul hierba de avena
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Μπλε βρώμης Grass
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Azul Aveia
In Polish
Dynia
Niebieski Owies trawa
In Latin
cucurbita
Blue Oat Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Helictotrichon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Blue Oat Grass 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 Blue Oat Grass 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 Blue Oat Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Blue Oat Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Blue Oat Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Blue Oat Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Blue Oat Grass height is 45.00 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Blue Oat Grass flower color: Blue Green
- Blue Oat Grass leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Blue Oat Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Blue Oat Grass pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, 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 Blue Oat Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.