Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
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
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
Whole plant
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
कद्दू
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Kürbis
italienisches Raigras
In French
Citrouille
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Calabaza
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Abóbora
azevém
In Polish
Dynia
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
cucurbita
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Italian Ryegrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.