Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Vegetable, Vines
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
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Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
jumping cholla
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
jumping cholla
In French
potiron chinois
jumping cholla
In Spanish
calabaza china
jumping cholla
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
jumping cholla
In Polish
Chiński dyni
jumping cholla
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.