Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
1-6
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, 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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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, Moist, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
potiron chinois
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
calabaza china
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Chiński dyni
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Violales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Ram's Horn and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.