Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
North Africa
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Saharan myrtle
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
myrte subsaharienne
potiron chinois
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
calabaza china
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
abóbora chinês
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Chiński dyni
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Cheese Pumpkin season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.