Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Mimulus
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-10
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, 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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
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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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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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
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
कद्दू
Monkey Flower
In German
Kürbis
Monkey Flower
In French
Citrouille
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
Calabaza
Monkey Flower
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Monkey Flower
In Polish
Dynia
Monkey Flower
In Latin
cucurbita
Monkey Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Monkey-flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Monkey-flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.