Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
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, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
कद्दू
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Kürbis
Rowan Tree
In French
Citrouille
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Calabaza
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Dynia
Rowan Tree
In Latin
cucurbita
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Rowan 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 Rowan 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 Rowan Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.