Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
कद्दू
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Kürbis
Fullers Karde
In French
Citrouille
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Calabaza
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Dynia
Fullera Oset
In Latin
cucurbita
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.