Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Fall
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Blühende Kirsch
In French
potiron chinois
cerisier
In Spanish
calabaza china
floración de la cereza
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.