Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
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Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
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In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Twinleaf
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Twinleaf
In French
potiron chinois
Twinleaf
In Spanish
calabaza china
Twinleaf
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Twinleaf
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Twinleaf
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf. Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Twinleaf season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.