Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-11
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Umbrella Plant
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Dach-Anlage
In French
potiron chinois
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
calabaza china
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Chiński dyni
parasol roślin
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cypereae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cyperoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.