Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
3-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Light Green
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
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
White Cedar
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Techny Arborvitae
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
potiron chinois
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
calabaza china
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.