Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
चकोतरा
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Grapefruit
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
pamplemousse
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Pomelo
calabaza china
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Toranja
abóbora chinês
In Polish
grejpfrut
Chiński dyni
In Latin
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Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Grapefruit and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Grapefruit 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.