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
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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 Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, 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
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चीनी कद्दू
In German
QUICKSTICK
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
QUICKSTICK
potiron chinois
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
calabaza china
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
abóbora chinês
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Quickstick
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Quickstick and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.