Matilija Poppy

Cheese Pumpkin

About Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin

Matilija Poppy

Cheese Pumpkin

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

1.2 Type

Perennial

Vegetable, Vines

1.3 Origin

California

North America, Mexico, Central America

1.4 Types

Not Available

Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Chaparral, River side

close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

7-10

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1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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120.00 cm

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91.44 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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609.60 cm

Rank: 35 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Yellow

Yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Orange Red, Yellow Brown

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Green, Light Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Heart-shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Early Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Well drained

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

4.7 Pruning

prune nearly to the ground in late fall

prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines

4.8 Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Verticillium Wilt

Gray leaf blight, Scab

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

Not Available

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Not Available

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

Sometimes

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Bugs

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain

Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Flower Stalk

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ROMNEYA coulteri

CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'

7.2 Common Name

Matilija Poppy

Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin

7.2.1 In Hindi

Matilija Poppy

चीनी कद्दू

7.2.2 In German

Matilija Poppy

chinesisch Kürbis

7.2.3 In French

Matilija Poppy

potiron chinois

7.2.4 In Spanish

Matilija amapola

calabaza china

7.2.5 In Greek

Matilija παπαρούνας

κινέζικο κολοκύθα

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Matilija Poppy

abóbora chinês

7.2.7 In Polish

Matilija Poppy

Chiński dyni

7.2.8 In Latin

Matilija Poppy

Chinese cucurbita

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Papaverales

Violales

8.5 Family

Papaveraceae

Cucurbitaceae

8.6 Genus

Romneya

Cucurbita

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Cucurbiteae

8.9 Subfamily

Papaveroideae

Cucurbitoideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin

Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin

Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.

Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information

Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:

Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin

Care of Matilija Poppy and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.