Hosta

Giant Pumpkin

About Hosta and Giant Pumpkin

Hosta

Giant Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Asia

South America

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Cucurbita maxima

Number of Varieties

7020

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-8-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

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

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over 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

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune after flowering

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'

Common Name

Hosta

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin

In Hindi

Hosta

कद्दू

In German

Hosta

Kürbis

In French

Hosta

Citrouille

In Spanish

Hosta

Calabaza

In Greek

Hosta

Κολοκύθι

In Portuguese

Hosta

Abóbora

In Polish

Hosta

Dynia

In Latin

strone

cucurbita

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Violales

Family

Liliaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Hosta

Cucurbita

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

701

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Giant Pumpkin. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Giant Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Giant Pumpkin has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and Giant Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin

Season and care of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.

Hosta and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information

Hosta and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin

Care of Hosta and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.