Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-15
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
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, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Yambohne
In French
potiron chinois
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
calabaza china
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Jicama season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.