Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vegetable, Vines
  
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
  
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
  
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
  
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
1-6
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
  
Gray leaf blight, Scab
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
  
Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Skin cuts
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
  
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
  
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
  
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
echinocactus
  
चीनी कद्दू
  
In German
echinocactus
  
chinesisch Kürbis
  
In French
echinocactus
  
potiron chinois
  
In Spanish
echinocactus
  
calabaza china
  
In Greek
Echinocactus
  
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
  
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
  
abóbora chinês
  
In Polish
Echinocactus
  
Chiński dyni
  
In Latin
Echinocactus
  
Chinese cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Violales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Echinocactus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cacteae
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae