Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Melanesia
South America
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Cucurbita maxima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
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
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Mango
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
कद्दू
In German
Mango Baum
Kürbis
In French
Manguier
Citrouille
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Calabaza
In Greek
Mango Tree
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Abóbora
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Dynia
In Latin
Mango ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Cucurbita
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Mango Tree and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Mango Tree 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.