Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Bulb
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-9
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
A2, A3, 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
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
-
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Early Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
-
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Narcissus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Daffodil
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
हलका पीला
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Narzisse
In French
potiron chinois
Jonquille
In Spanish
calabaza china
Narciso
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Abrótea
In Polish
Chiński dyni
żonkil
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Asphodelus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Daffodil season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, 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 Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.