Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Firecracker Flower
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
आबोली
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Kracher-Blume
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
flor petardo
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
flor foguete
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
flos Firecracker
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower
Care of Butternut Squash and Firecracker Flower 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 Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Butternut Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.