Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Not Available
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Acacia
Squash
In Spanish
Acacia
calabacín
In Portuguese
Acacia
abóbora
In Polish
Acacia
kabaczek
In Latin
Acacia
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Squash? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Squash. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Squash has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Squash
Season and care of Acacia and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Acacia and Squash Physical Information
Acacia and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Squash are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Acacia and Squash
Care of Acacia and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.