Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North Africa
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
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 essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Saharan myrtle
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Saharan myrtle
In French
potiron chinois
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
calabaza china
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
murta Saharan
In Polish
Chiński dyni
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.