Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Melanesia, Australia
South America
Types
Umbrella plant
Amate
Cucurbita maxima
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dermititis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
Common Name
Octopus Tree
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
In Hindi
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
कद्दू
In German
Octopus tree
Kürbis
In French
arbre Octopus
Citrouille
In Spanish
árbol pulpo
Calabaza
In Greek
χταπόδι δέντρο
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Octopus árvore
Abóbora
In Polish
Ośmiornica drzewo
Dynia
In Latin
polypus ligno
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Octopus Tree and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus 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 Octopus 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.