Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Japan
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Black, Brown
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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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
sasanqua
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
sasanqua
In French
potiron chinois
sasanqua
In Spanish
calabaza china
sasanqua
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
sasanqua
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Sasankya
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Sasankya
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Sasanqua season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.