Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Allamanda
summer squash
In German
Allamanda
Sommerkürbis
In French
Allamanda
courges d'été
In Spanish
Allamanda
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Allamanda
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Allamanda
abobrinha
In Polish
Allamanda
latem squash
In Latin
Allamanda
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Violales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apocyneae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Allamanda and Summer Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Summer Squash. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Summer Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Summer Squash has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Allamanda and Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Summer Squash
Season and care of Allamanda and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Summer Squash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Allamanda and Summer Squash Physical Information
Allamanda and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Summer Squash are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Summer Squash
Care of Allamanda and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.