Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
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
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Mulga
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Mulga
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Mulga
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Mulga
calabaza china
In Greek
mulga
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Mulga
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Mulga
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Mulga
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Mulga Tree and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Mulga Tree 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.