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Giant Pumpkin
Giant Pumpkin

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What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Vegetable
Tree

Origin

South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cucurbita maxima
Cercis

Number of Varieties

2025
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens, Moist Soils
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
9-6

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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm760.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

500.00 cm760.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Gold
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange
Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Bugs
Birds

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

कद्दू
Eastern Redbud

In German

Kürbis
OstRedbud

In French

Citrouille
Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Calabaza
Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Κολοκύθι
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Abóbora
Redbud oriental

In Polish

Dynia
Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

cucurbita
Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales
Fabales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Cucurbita
Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cucurbiteae
Cercideae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae
Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

110
1 27800
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Difference Between Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud

If you are confused whether Giant Pumpkin or Eastern Redbud are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Giant Pumpkin are Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium, whereas for Eastern Redbud fertilizers required are fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen and slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Giant Pumpkin is Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion and Regulates Blood Sugar whereas of Eastern Redbud is Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever and Leukemia. Giant Pumpkin has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser and Skin Problems while Eastern Redbud has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser and Skin Problems.

Compare Facts of Giant Pumpkin vs Eastern Redbud

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Giant Pumpkin vs Eastern Redbud and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Giant Pumpkin are Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face whereas of Eastern Redbud have Mild Allergen respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Giant Pumpkin has showy fruits and Eastern Redbud has no showy fruits. Also Giant Pumpkin is not flowering and Eastern Redbud is not flowering . You can compare Giant Pumpkin and Eastern Redbud facts and facts of other plants too.