Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
11-12
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
persian violet
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
persian violet
In French
potiron chinois
persian violet
In Spanish
calabaza china
Violeta persa
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Violeta persa
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Persian Violet
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Persian Violet season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.