Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Candytuft
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Candytuft
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Schleifenblume
In French
potiron chinois
candytuft
In Spanish
calabaza china
candytuft
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
candytuft
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
ibero
In Polish
Chiński dyni
candytuft
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Candytuft season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.