Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
कद्दू
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Kürbis
Octopus tree
In French
Citrouille
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Calabaza
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Dynia
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
cucurbita
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aralioideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.