Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-10
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
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
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Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Marijuana
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
मारिजुआना
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Marihuana
In French
potiron chinois
Marijuana
In Spanish
calabaza china
Marijuana
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Maconha
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Marihuana
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Marijuana season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.