Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southeastern United States
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Buckeye Putzer
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
potiron chinois
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
calabaza china
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Chiński dyni
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye 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.