Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Grass
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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
Average Water Needs
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
कद्दू
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Kürbis
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Citrouille
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Calabaza
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Abóbora
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Dynia
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
cucurbita
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Giant Pumpkin and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.