Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Brownish Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
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
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
कद्दू
Saururus cernuus
In German
Kürbis
Saururus cernuus
In French
Citrouille
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Calabaza
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Dynia
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
cucurbita
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.