Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
alstroemeria
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Alstroemeria
In French
potiron chinois
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
calabaza china
Alstroemeria
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Alstroemeria season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.