Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Ornamental
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, Immunity, Manganese, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Aster amellus
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Aster
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
एस्टर
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Astern
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Aster
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Aster
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Aster
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
aster
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Aster
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Aster season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Aster Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Aster are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Butternut Squash and Aster
Care of Butternut Squash and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butternut Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.