Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Japan
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
All sorts of environments
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
चीनी कद्दू
In German
crimson pygmy
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
crimson pygmy
potiron chinois
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
calabaza china
In Greek
crimson pygmy
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
abóbora chinês
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Chiński dyni
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Violales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.