Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Texas Sage
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Texas Sage
In French
potiron chinois
Texas Sage
In Spanish
calabaza china
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Texas Sage
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Texas Sage season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.