Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Spores
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 little water
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
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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Frogs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
कद्दू
Water Clover
In German
Kürbis
Wasser Klee
In French
Citrouille
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Calabaza
Agua trébol
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Abóbora
Clover água
In Polish
Dynia
Woda Clover
In Latin
cucurbita
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Violales
Hydropteridales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Water Clover 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 Water Clover 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 Water Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Water Clover season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Water Clover flower color: Not Available
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.