Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, 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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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
Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Nutmeg
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
जायफल
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Muskatnuss
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
noix de muscade
potiron chinois
In Spanish
nuez moscada
calabaza china
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
abóbora chinês
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Chiński dyni
In Latin
nutmeg
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Violales
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Myristica
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Cheese Pumpkin season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Nutmeg and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Nutmeg 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.