Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
False Indigo
In German
Kürbis
falsches Indigo
In French
Citrouille
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Calabaza
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Abóbora
false Indigo
In Polish
Dynia
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
cucurbita
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo
Care of Giant Pumpkin and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.