Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 4
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, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
potiron chinois
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
calabaza china
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Ram's Horn season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.