Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Papyrus
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
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 Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
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
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
papyrus nain
potiron chinois
In Spanish
papiro enano
calabaza china
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
papiro anão
abóbora chinês
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Chiński dyni
In Latin
P. papyrus
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Dwarf Papyrus 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.