Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
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 Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Air freshner
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Primavera plant
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Primavera Pflanzen
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
usine de Primavera
potiron chinois
In Spanish
planta de Primavera
calabaza china
In Greek
φυτικών Primavera
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
planta de Primavera
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Primavera roślin
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Primavera herba
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Violales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Primavera season is Spring and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring. The type of soil for Primavera is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Primavera leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Primavera and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Primavera 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 Primavera 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.