Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
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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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
APLECTRUM hyemale
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Adam and Eve, Putty Root
In German
Kürbis
Hortensie
In French
Citrouille
Hortensia
In Spanish
Calabaza
Hortensia
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dynia
Hortensja
In Latin
cucurbita
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Putty Root 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 Putty Root 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 Putty Root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Putty Root season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Putty Root is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Putty Root is Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Putty Root height is 15.20 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Putty Root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Putty Root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Putty Root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Putty Root 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 Putty Root needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.