Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, 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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Hydrangea
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Hortensie
In French
potiron chinois
Hortensia
In Spanish
calabaza china
Hortensia
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Hortensja
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Good Luck Tree season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Good Luck Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.