Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
-
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Winter heath
Winter Squash
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
कोंहड़ा
In German
Alpine Heath
Winter squash
In French
Alpine Heath
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Alpine Heath
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
abóbora
In Polish
Alpine Heath
dynia
In Latin
Alpini Heath
cucurbita
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Winter Squash
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Winter Squash Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Winter Squash are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Winter Squash
Care of Alpine Heath and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.