Life Span
Annual and Perennial
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Type
Vegetable, Vines
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
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 water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Rhinitis
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Tilaka
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Tilapia
In French
potiron chinois
Tilapia
In Spanish
calabaza china
tilapia
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
tilaka
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
tilaka
In Polish
Chiński dyni
tilakiem
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Tilaka doesn't have thorns. Also Cheese Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face and Tilaka has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Tilaka season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.