Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
कद्दू
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Kürbis
Wunderblume
In French
Citrouille
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Calabaza
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Maravilha
In Polish
Dynia
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
cucurbita
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.