Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-12
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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
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Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Homalomena
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Homalomena
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Homalomena
In French
potiron chinois
Homalomena
In Spanish
calabaza china
Homalomena
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Homalomena
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
homalomena
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Homalomena
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Homalomena season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.