Giant Pumpkin

Red Buckeye

About Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye

Giant Pumpkin

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

South America

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Cucurbita maxima

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

202

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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-5

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

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm300.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Gold

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Leaf Blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Bugs

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

कद्दू

Red Buckeye

In German

Kürbis

Red Buckeye

In French

Citrouille

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

Calabaza

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

Κολοκύθι

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Abóbora

Red Buckeye

In Polish

Dynia

Red Buckeye

In Latin

cucurbita

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

120

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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye

Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.

Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye

Care of Giant Pumpkin and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.