Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Orchid
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Subtropical climates
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
White, Yellow, Gold, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
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
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Fever, Immunity, tuberculosis, Vomiting
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
DENDROBIUM farmeri
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Dendrobium, Farmer's Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Dendrobium
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Dendrobium
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Dendrobium
potiron chinois
In Spanish
dendrobium
calabaza china
In Greek
Dendrobium
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
dendrobium
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Dendrobium
Chiński dyni
In Latin
dendrobium
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Dendrobium
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Podochileae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrobium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrobium is and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrobium height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Dendrobium flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Light Pink
Dendrobium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Dendrobium and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrobium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Dendrobium 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.