Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Magenta, Violet
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Asthma
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
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for woodware, 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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Macaw
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Ara
In French
potiron chinois
ara
In Spanish
calabaza china
guacamayo
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
μακώ
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
arara
In Polish
Chiński dyni
ara
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Triplaris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Macaw season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.