Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Tan
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
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, 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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Silver Maple
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Silver Maple
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Silver Maple
In French
potiron chinois
érable argenté
In Spanish
calabaza china
arce plateado
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
plátano de prata
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Silver Maple
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Acereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Silver Maple season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.