Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy 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 Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
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, 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
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Root Parsley
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Hydrangea
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Hortensie
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Hortensia
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Hortensia
calabaza china
In Greek
υδραγεία
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Hortensja
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chinese cucurbita
Family
Apiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin. Root Parsley doesn't have thorns and Cheese Pumpkin doesn't have thorns. Also Root Parsley does not have fragrant flowers. Root Parsley has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cheese Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Root Parsley is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Root Parsley and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.