Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vines
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
United States, Mexico
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Vining/Climbing
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Boston Ivy
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
potiron chinois
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
calabaza china
Boston Ivy
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Boston Ivy season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.