Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-12
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
तरबूज़
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Wassermelone
In French
potiron chinois
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
calabaza china
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Citrullus Lanatus season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.