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
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
IRIS 'Beverly Sills'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Iris-Tall Bearded
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Beverly Sills Iris Plant
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Beverly Sills Iris Pflanze
In French
potiron chinois
Beverly Sills Iris Plante
In Spanish
calabaza china
Planta Iris Sills Beverly
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Μπέβερλι Σιλς Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Beverly Sills Iris planta
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Beverly Sills Iris Roślin
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Beverly Sills Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Beverly Sills Iris season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Beverly Sills Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Beverly Sills Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Beverly Sills Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Beverly Sills Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Beverly Sills Iris leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Beverly Sills Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Beverly Sills Iris 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 Beverly Sills Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.