Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Black
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Black Mondo Grass
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Mondo Gras Busch
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Black Mondo Grass
potiron chinois
In Spanish
entre el césped
calabaza china
In Greek
Black Mondo Grass
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Black Mondo Grass
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Black Mondo Grass
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Black Mondo Grass
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ophiopogon
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Black Mondo Grass and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Mondo 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 Black Mondo 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.
