Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Colocasia
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Colocasia
calabaza china
In Greek
Colocasia
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Kolokazja
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Colocasia
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Taro and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Taro and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Taro and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Taro 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 Taro and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Taro and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Taro and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Taro 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.