Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Homeopathy
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
calabaza china
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff 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.