Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Asia
Types
Cucurbita maxima
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
gardens, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
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 less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In French
Citrouille
wingnut
In Spanish
Calabaza
wingnut
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
wingnut
In Portuguese
Abóbora
wingnut
In Latin
cucurbita
wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Juglandoideae
Properties of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut? We provide you with everything About Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut. Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Wingnut 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 Wingnut 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 Wingnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut
Season and care of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall and Wingnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Loam and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut Physical Information
Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut are as follows:
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut
Care of Giant Pumpkin and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.