Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Needs high amount of water
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
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
कद्दू
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Kürbis
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Citrouille
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Calabaza
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Dynia
Diabelski laska
In Latin
cucurbita
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.