Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Narzissen
In French
potiron chinois
Narcissus
In Spanish
calabaza china
Narcissus
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Narcissus
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Narcyz
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Jonquil season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.