Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Zonal Geranium
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
potiron chinois
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
calabaza china
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Chiński dyni
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Geraniales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.