Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Leucojum
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Leucojum
In French
potiron chinois
Leucojum
In Spanish
calabaza china
Leucojum
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Leucojum
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Leucojum
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Leucojum
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Leucojum season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.