Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Lavender
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Lemon Thyme
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Zitronenthymian
In French
potiron chinois
citron Thyme
In Spanish
calabaza china
citron Thyme
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Chiński dyni
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.