Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Australia, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Early Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
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Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Elderberry
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Elderberry
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Holunderbeere
In French
potiron chinois
Sureau
In Spanish
calabaza china
Saúco
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Elderberry
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Bez czarny
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Elderberry season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.