Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
moist forests, Tropical areas, Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Rose, Bronze, Brown, Sandy Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Water Deeply, Water during periods of drought
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Heart problems, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Branch, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CERBERA manghas
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Arbon, Mifukuragi, Beach Milkwood, Dog Bane, Dog Bone, Grey Milkwood, Milkwood, Grey, Milkwood, Pink Eyed Cerbera, Rubber Tree
In German
Kürbis
Pong pong
In French
Citrouille
Faux manguier
In Spanish
Calabaza
Pong pong
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Pong pong
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Pong pong
In Polish
Dynia
Pong pong
In Latin
cucurbita
Pong pong
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Plumerieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Pong-pong 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 Pong-pong 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 Pong-pong and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Pong-pong season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Pong-pong is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Pong-pong is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Pong-pong height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pong-pong flower color: White and Pink
- Pong-pong leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Pong-pong include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Pong-pong 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 Pong-pong needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.