Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Papyrus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-11
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
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Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
dwarf papyrus
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
potiron chinois
papyrus nain
In Spanish
calabaza china
papiro enano
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
papiro anão
In Polish
Chiński dyni
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.