Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Red Malabar Spinach, Green Malabar Spinach
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
Folate, Iron, Low calories, Low Fats, Rich in Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Ceylon Spinach, Malabar Spinach, Red Malabar Spinach
In German
Kürbis
Malabarspinat
In French
Citrouille
L’épinard de Malabar
In Spanish
Calabaza
espinaca de Malabar
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Malabar Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Malabar espinafre
In Polish
Dynia
Szpinak Malabar
In Latin
cucurbita
Spinach Malabar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach 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 Malabar Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Malabar Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Malabar Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Malabar Spinach is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Malabar Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 24.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Malabar Spinach flower color: Red, Green and Orange Red
- Malabar Spinach leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Malabar Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Malabar Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar Spinach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.