Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Buckeye Putzer
In French
potiron chinois
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
calabaza china
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.