Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Lemna minor
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Light Green
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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Aquatic Plant
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Neutral
Aquatic Plant
Soil Type
Loam
Aquatic Plant
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
No need to prune
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
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
Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In German
Kürbis
Entengrütze
In French
Citrouille
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
Calabaza
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
duckweed
In Portuguese
Abóbora
lentilha-d'água
In Latin
cucurbita
duckweed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Lemneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lemnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Duckweed 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 Duckweed 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant.
Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.