Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Palm or Cycad
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-14
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, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Purple, Indigo
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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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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 let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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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
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
taraw palm
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Taraw palme
In French
potiron chinois
Taraw palm
In Spanish
calabaza china
Taraw palma
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Taraw palma
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Serdang season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.