Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Grapefruit
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
चकोतरा
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Grapefruit
In French
potiron chinois
pamplemousse
In Spanish
calabaza china
Pomelo
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Toranja
In Polish
Chiński dyni
grejpfrut
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
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Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Grapefruit season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.