Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
along watercourse
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
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
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
Pumpkin
In German
Riesen- Seerose
Kürbis
In French
géant nénuphar
Citrouille
In Spanish
lirio de agua
Calabaza
In Greek
νούφαρο
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
waterlily
Abóbora
In Polish
Lilia wodna
Dynia
In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,
cucurbita
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Violales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin
Season and care of Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin Physical Information
Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin are as follows:
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin
Care of Giant Waterlily and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.