Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pinus mugo, Swiss Mountain Pine
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Mountains, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
2-7
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antiasthamatic, Cardiotonic, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Shelterbelt, Used as firewood, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PINUS mugo
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Dwarf Mountain Pine, Mugo pine, Mountain Pine
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Mugo Pine
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Bergkiefer
In French
potiron chinois
Pinus mugo
In Spanish
calabaza china
Pinus mugo
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Mugo Pine
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Pinus mugo
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Kosodrzewina
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Mugo Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
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 Mugo Pine
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Mugo Pine season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Mugo Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Mugo Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Mugo Pine height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mugo Pine flower color: Yellow
- Mugo Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Mugo Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Mugo Pine 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 Mugo Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.