Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
India
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
8-15
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Water Spinach
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Wasser-Spinat
In French
potiron chinois
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
calabaza china
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Water Spinach season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.