Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-7
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Pasque Flower
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Kuhschellen
In French
potiron chinois
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
calabaza china
Pasque Flower
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Sasanka
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Pasque Flower season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.