Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
6-11
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Blackwort
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Blackwort
In French
potiron chinois
Blackwort
In Spanish
calabaza china
Blackwort
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Blackwort
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Blackwort
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Comfrey season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.