Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Hydrangea
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Hortensie
In French
potiron chinois
Hortensia
In Spanish
calabaza china
Hortensia
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Hortensja
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Ubi season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.