Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Prairies, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
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
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Fall Phlox
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
fall phlox
In French
potiron chinois
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
calabaza china
Fall Phlox
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Fall Phlox season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Fall Phlox pruning is done 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.