Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Abelia
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Abelia
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Abelia
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Abelia
calabaza china
In Greek
Αμπέλια
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Abelia
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Abelia
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Abelia
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Violales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Cheese Pumpkin season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Abelia and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.