Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Hydrangea
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Hortensie
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Hortensia
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
Hortensia
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Thai Basil
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Thai Basil Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Thai Basil are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Butternut Squash and Thai Basil
Care of Butternut Squash and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.