Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mexico
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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 water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
कद्दू
tabardillo
In German
Kürbis
tabardillo
In French
Citrouille
tabardillo
In Spanish
Calabaza
tabardillo
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Tabardillo
In Polish
Dynia
Tabardillo
In Latin
cucurbita
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.