Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Spices
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
1-6
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
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
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, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Fall, Spring
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
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Perilla plant
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Perilla Pflanze
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
plante Perilla
potiron chinois
In Spanish
planta de perilla
calabaza china
In Greek
φυτό perilla
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Perilla herba
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Perilla and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Perilla 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.