Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
America
Types
Fruit Trees
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Red, Violet
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Paradise Plum
Zucchini, courgette
In German
coco Plum
Zucchini
In French
Coco Plum
Courgette
In Spanish
Coco Plum
calabacín
In Greek
Coco δαμάσκηνο
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Coco Plum
abobrinha
In Polish
coco plum
Kabaczek
In Latin
coco plum
zucchini
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Chrysobalanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Chrysobalanus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Coco Plum and Zucchini
Season and care of Coco Plum and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Coco Plum and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coco Plum and Zucchini Physical Information
Coco Plum and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coco Plum and Zucchini are as follows:
Coco Plum flower color: White
Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Coco Plum and Zucchini
Care of Coco Plum and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.