Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Middle East
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Mentha × piperita 'Candymint', Mentha × piperita 'Citrata', Mentha × piperita 'Crispa'
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Wide range of ecological site
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
flushing of face, Headache, Heartburn, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Mouth Sores, Pain killer, Vitamin A
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
In toothpaste, Mouth freshner, Used in flavouring curries, teas, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Herb
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Mentha × piperita
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Peppermint
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
पिपरमिंट
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Pfefferminze
In French
potiron chinois
Menthe poivrée
In Spanish
calabaza china
Mentha × piperita
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Μέντα
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Hortelã-pimenta
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Mięta pieprzowa
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Peppermint
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Peppermint season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Peppermint is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Peppermint is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Peppermint height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Peppermint flower color: Purple
- Peppermint leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Peppermint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Peppermint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppermint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.