Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Zucchini
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Courgette
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
calabacín
In Portuguese
Cabaça
abobrinha
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Kabaczek
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Violales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Zucchini
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Gourd and Zucchini Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Gourd and Zucchini are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Bottle Gourd and Zucchini
Care of Bottle Gourd and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Bottle Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.