Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
South America
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
कद्दू
peruvian daffodil
In German
Kürbis
peruvian daffodil
In French
Citrouille
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
Calabaza
Pamianthe
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
Abóbora
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Dynia
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
cucurbita
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pamianthe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Clinantheae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Daffodil 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 Peruvian Daffodil 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 Peruvian Daffodil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Peruvian Daffodil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.