Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
wax
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
wax plant
Squash
In Hindi
Candelilla
Squash
In German
candelilla
Squash
In French
candelilla
Squash
In Spanish
candelilla
calabacín
In Greek
candelilla
σκουός
In Portuguese
candelilla
abóbora
In Polish
candelilla
kabaczek
In Latin
candelilla
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candelilla and Squash
Season and care of Candelilla and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Candelilla and Squash Physical Information
Candelilla and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Squash are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Candelilla and Squash
Care of Candelilla and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.