Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Crested Iris
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Crested Iris
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Crested Iris
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Crested Iris
calabaza china
In Greek
Crested Iris
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Chiński dyni
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Chinese cucurbita
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Iridaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Crested Iris and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Crested Iris 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.