Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
No Beauty Benefits
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
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
पत्थरचूर
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Harfensträucher
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Butternut Squash and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.