Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit, Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Not Available
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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
Cottage garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In German
Stachelbeere
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Groseille à maquereau
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Grosella
calabaza china
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Groselha
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Agrest
Chiński dyni
In Latin
hominem
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.