Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Ornamental
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Aster amellus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Aster
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
एस्टर
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Astern
In French
potiron chinois
Aster
In Spanish
calabaza china
Aster
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
αστήρ
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Aster
In Polish
Chiński dyni
aster
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Astereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Aster
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Aster season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Aster Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Aster are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Aster
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.