Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
All sorts of environments
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
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
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
चीनी कद्दू
In German
peruvian daffodil
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
peruvian daffodil
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Pamianthe
calabaza china
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
abóbora chinês
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Chiński dyni
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pamianthe
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Clinantheae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Peruvian Daffodil 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.