Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Eastern Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Iris
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Terrestrial
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Zwergiris
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Dwarf Iris
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Enano Iris
calabaza china
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Dwarf Iris and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf 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 Dwarf 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.