Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In German
Kürbis
Capnoides
In French
Citrouille
capnoides
In Spanish
Calabaza
Capnoides
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Capnoides
In Polish
Dynia
Capnoides
In Latin
cucurbita
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Violales
Agaricales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Capnoides 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 Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.