Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
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
H1, H2
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Epidendrum
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Epidendrum
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Epidendrum
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Epidendrum
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Epidendrum
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Epidendrum
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Epidendrum Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Epidendrum are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Epidendrum
Care of Butternut Squash and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.