Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Babylon
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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 consistently moist soil, 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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
कद्दू
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Kürbis
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Citrouille
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Calabaza
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Abóbora
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Dynia
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
cucurbita
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Salicoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.