Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Overdam घास
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Overdam Grass
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Overdam Herbe
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
calabaza china
In Greek
Overdam Grass
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Overdam Grass and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass 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.