Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America
Madagascar
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
कद्दू
Umbrella Plant
In German
Kürbis
Dach-Anlage
In French
Citrouille
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Calabaza
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Dynia
parasol roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cyperoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.