Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
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Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
red leaved rose
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
potiron chinois
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
calabaza china
Rosa glauca
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.