Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Wood is used for making furniture
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'
Prunus avium
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
चेरी का पेड़
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Kirschbaum
In French
potiron chinois
Cerisier
In Spanish
calabaza china
Cerezo
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
κερασιά
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Chiński dyni
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cherry Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.