Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southern Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
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
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Constipation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
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
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Heiliges Lotus
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Lotus Sacré
potiron chinois
In Spanish
loto sagrado
calabaza china
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Chiński dyni
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Sacred Lotus and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Sacred Lotus 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.