Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Saururus cernuus
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Saururus cernuus
potiron chinois
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
calabaza china
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Saururus cernuus and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.