Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Vines
  
Vegetable, Vines
  
Origin
Australia, China, India, Japan
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical regions
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
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
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Light
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
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
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
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
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
  
Gray leaf blight, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
ascites
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
NA
  
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
Epipremnum aureum
  
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
  
Common Name
Hunter's robe, Money plant
  
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
मनी प्लांट
  
चीनी कद्दू
  
In German
Geld-Anlage
  
chinesisch Kürbis
  
In French
usine de l'argent
  
potiron chinois
  
In Spanish
planta de dinero
  
calabaza china
  
In Greek
φυτό χρήματα
  
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
  
In Portuguese
planta de dinheiro
  
abóbora chinês
  
In Polish
pieniądze roślin
  
Chiński dyni
  
In Latin
pecuniam herba
  
Chinese cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Violales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Epipremnum
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Monstereae
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Monsteroideae
  
Cucurbitoideae