Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
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Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
ब्राह्मी
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
potiron chinois
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
calabaza china
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Brahmi
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Brahmi
In Polish
Chiński dyni
brahmi
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Brahmi season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.