Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
6-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, 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
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, 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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Silverthorn
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Silverthorn
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Silverthorn
In French
potiron chinois
Silverthorn
In Spanish
calabaza china
Silverthorn
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Silverthorn
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Silverthorn
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Silverthorn season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.