Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
-
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Citrus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Meyer Lemon
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Meyer Lemon
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Meyer Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon
Care of Butternut Squash and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.