Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-12
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
कद्दू
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Kürbis
Laub- Cattail
In French
Citrouille
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Calabaza
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Abóbora
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Dynia
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
cucurbita
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.