Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
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
Animal Feed
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
Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Bear Grass
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Bärn-Gras
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
ours Herbe
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
calabaza china
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
bear Grass
abóbora chinês
In Polish
miś Trawa
Chiński dyni
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Bear Grass and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Bear Grass 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.