Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-9
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, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Wisteria
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Wisteria
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Wisteria
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Glyzinien
In French
potiron chinois
Glycines
In Spanish
calabaza china
Glicinas
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Glicínias
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Wisteria
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Wisteria season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.