Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
6-9
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, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune to control growth, 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
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Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Soft Rush
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Soft Rush
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Soft Rush
In French
potiron chinois
Soft Rush
In Spanish
calabaza china
Soft Rush
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Soft Rush
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Soft Rush
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Soft Rush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Common Rush season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.