Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife, Windbreak
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
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
limber pine
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
limber pine
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
limber pine
In French
potiron chinois
limber pine
In Spanish
calabaza china
limber pine
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
limver foi
In Polish
Chiński dyni
limver poszedł
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
limver abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Limber Pine season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.