Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
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
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Early Winter
Sunlight
Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Black Walnut Toxicity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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 Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
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
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
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Narcissus
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Daffodil
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
हलका पीला
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Narzisse
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Jonquille
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Narciso
calabaza china
In Greek
ασφόδελος
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Abrótea
abóbora chinês
In Polish
żonkil
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Asphodelus
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Narcissus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Narcisseae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daffodil season is All year and Cheese Pumpkin season is All year. The type of soil for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Daffodil is Acidic and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
Daffodil leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Daffodil 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.