Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
कद्दू
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Kürbis
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Citrouille
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Calabaza
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Dynia
Rocket Dame
In Latin
cucurbita
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Dame's Rocket pruning is done 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.