Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
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Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
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Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
henbit deadnettle
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
henbit deadnettle
In French
potiron chinois
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
calabaza china
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.