Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Fruit Trees
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
कोको बेर
चीनी कद्दू
In German
coco Plum
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Coco Plum
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Coco Plum
calabaza china
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
abóbora chinês
In Polish
coco plum
Chiński dyni
In Latin
coco plum
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Coco Plum and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.