Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Argentina
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, 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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Cholla
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
potiron chinois
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
calabaza china
planta de Cholla
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
planta Salão
In Polish
Chiński dyni
roślin Hall
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cholla season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Cholla pruning is done 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.