Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Buxus microphylla `Golden Triumph`
Buxus microphylla Herrenhausen'
Buxus microphylla `Henry Hohman
Buxus microphylla `John Baldwin`
Buxus microphylla var. japonica
Buxus microphylla var. japonica `Faulkner`
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BUXUS microphylla var japonica
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Japanese box
littleleaf box
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In Hindi
Japanese Boxwood
कद्दू
In German
Japanese Boxwood
Kürbis
In French
Boxwood japonaise
Citrouille
In Spanish
El boj japonés
Calabaza
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Πυξάρι
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Boxwood japonês
Abóbora
In Polish
japoński Bukszpan
Dynia
In Latin
Boxwood Italica
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Buxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Japanese Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Japanese Boxwood leaf color: Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Japanese Boxwood and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Boxwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Japanese Boxwood 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.