Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Morocco
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
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
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
Toadflax
चीनी कद्दू
In German
Toadflax
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
Toadflax
potiron chinois
In Spanish
Toadflax
calabaza china
In Greek
Toadflax
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Linária
abóbora chinês
In Polish
Toadflax
Chiński dyni
In Latin
Toadflax
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Violales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Cheese Pumpkin season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of Toadflax and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.