Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Texas
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Mexican primrose
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
calabaza china
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Mexican primrose and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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.
