Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
White, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
potiron chinois
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
calabaza china
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Bilwa
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bael and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Bael and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Bael and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Bael and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Bael and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bael and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Bael and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Bael 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.