Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, North America, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Fields, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Olive, Orange Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use 6-6-6 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Red eyes, Respiratory problems
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
Not Available
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
Cancer, constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Fairytale'
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Fairytale Pumpkin
In German
Kürbis
Fairytale Kürbis
In French
Citrouille
Pumpkin Fairytale
In Spanish
Calabaza
calabaza fairytale
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
παραμύθι κολοκύθας
In Portuguese
Abóbora
abóbora do conto de fadas
In Polish
Dynia
Fairytale dyni
In Latin
cucurbita
Fairytale Cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Violales
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Fairytale Pumpkin 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 Fairytale Pumpkin 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 Fairytale Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Fairytale Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Fairytale Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Fairytale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Fairytale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Fairytale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Fairytale Pumpkin leaf color: Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Fairytale Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Fairytale Pumpkin pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Fairytale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.