Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Cactus, Spurge
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
Desert, Semi arid regions
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
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Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
candelabro
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
candelabro
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
candelabro
In French
potiron chinois
candelabro
In Spanish
calabaza china
candelabro
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
candelabro
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
candelabro
In Polish
Chiński dyni
candelabro
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Candelabro has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Candelabro season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.