Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Cactus
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
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
Leaves
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
कद्दू
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Kürbis
Osterkaktus
In French
Citrouille
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Calabaza
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abóbora
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Dynia
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
cucurbita
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.