Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
hedge rows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Needs more water during establishment, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early to mid-summer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Alterative, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, cathartic, Cholagogue, Detoxification, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, HIV/AIDS, Homeopathy, Immunity, Odontalgic, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
BUXUS 'Green Mountain' COPF
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Boxwood, Green Mountain Boxwood
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Buxus Green Mountain Baum
In French
potiron chinois
Buxus Green Tree Montagne
In Spanish
calabaza china
Buxus árbol verde de la montaña
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Buxus Green Mountain Tree
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Buxus Árvore verde da montanha
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Buxus Green Mountain Drzewo
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Buxus Viridis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Buxus Green Mountain season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Buxus Green Mountain is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Buxus Green Mountain is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Buxus Green Mountain height is 152.40 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Buxus Green Mountain flower color: Light Yellow
- Buxus Green Mountain leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Buxus Green Mountain include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Buxus Green Mountain pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buxus Green Mountain needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.