Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PROTEA
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Protea plant
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Protea Pflanze
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
usine de Protea
potiron chinois
In Spanish
planta de protea
calabaza china
In Greek
φυτό Protea
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
planta Protea
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Protea roślin
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Protea herba
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Proteae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Proteoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Protea and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Protea and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Cheese Pumpkin season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Protea and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Protea and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Protea and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Protea and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Protea and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea 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.