Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Grassland
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
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
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
कद्दू
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Kürbis
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
Citrouille
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
Calabaza
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Meadow Foxtail
In Latin
cucurbita
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Foxtail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.