Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
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
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Silverthorn
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Silverthorn
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Silverthorn
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Silverthorn
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Silverthorn
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Silverthorn
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Silverthorn
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butternut Squash and Silverthorn Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Silverthorn are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Butternut Squash and Silverthorn
Care of Butternut Squash and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.