Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
दालचीनी
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Zimt
In French
potiron chinois
Cannelle
In Spanish
calabaza china
Canela
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Canela
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Cynamon
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Cinnamon season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.