Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Tan
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Tree Mallow
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Baum Mallow
In French
potiron chinois
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
calabaza china
árbol de la malva
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Mallow
In Polish
Chiński dyni
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Malveae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Tree Mallow season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.