Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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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
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Ayers Pear
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Ayers Birne
In French
potiron chinois
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
calabaza china
Ayers pera
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. 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 Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Ayers Pear season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.