Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cuneate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis
Rhinitis
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Quantum'
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Butternut Squash
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
Butternut Squash Plant
Tilaka
In German
Butternut Squash-Anlage
Tilapia
In French
Courge musquée Plante
Tilapia
In Spanish
Planta de la calabaza de Butternut
tilapia
In Greek
Κολοκύθια Φυτών
tilaka
In Portuguese
Butternut Squash planta
tilaka
In Polish
Piżmowa roślin
tilakiem
In Latin
Planta butternut cucurbitae
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Butternut Squash and Tilaka
Season and care of Butternut Squash and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Butternut Squash and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butternut Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butternut Squash is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Butternut Squash is Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Butternut Squash and Tilaka Physical Information
Butternut Squash and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Butternut Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Butternut Squash and Tilaka are as follows:
Butternut Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Butternut Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butternut Squash and Tilaka
Care of Butternut Squash and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.