Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Aquatics
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
along watercourse
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
21,22
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Yellow green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Disc shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Early Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Summer, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
In Water
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
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
  
Keep immersed in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Aquatic Plant
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Aquatic Plant
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
  
Remove damaged leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Frost, Full Sun
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
  
Insects, Moths, Snakes
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
  
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'
  
Common Name
Pumpkin
  
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily
  
In Hindi
कद्दू
  
पानी लिली
  
In German
Kürbis
  
Riesen- Seerose
  
In French
Citrouille
  
géant nénuphar
  
In Spanish
Calabaza
  
lirio de agua
  
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
  
νούφαρο
  
In Portuguese
Abóbora
  
waterlily
  
In Polish
Dynia
  
Lilia wodna
  
In Latin
cucurbita
  
ingens aqua lilium,
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Equisetopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Cucurbita
  
Victoria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily
Season and care of Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Giant Waterlily season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Giant Waterlily is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Giant Waterlily is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily Physical Information
Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Giant Waterlily height is 510.00 cm and width 37.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Giant Waterlily flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Giant Waterlily leaf color: Green, Yellow green and Bronze
Care of Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily
Care of Pumpkin and Giant Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Giant Waterlily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Waterlily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.