Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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 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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Jonathan Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple
Care of Butternut Squash and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.