Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
China
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Not Availablle
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
-
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Davidia
In French
Citrouille
Davidia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Davidia
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Davidia
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Davidia
In Latin
cucurbita
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Astereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Davidioideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Davidia. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Davidia 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 Davidia 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 Davidia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Davidia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Davidia Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.