Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
China
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Tea Olive
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Tea Olive
potiron chinois
In Spanish
té verde oliva
calabaza china
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Tea Olive
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Osmanthus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Tea Olive and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer Tea Olive 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.