Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Malva sylvestris
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
12-1
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Reniform
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Common Mallow
Squash
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Squash
In German
malva neglecta
Squash
In French
malva neglecta
Squash
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
calabacín
In Greek
Malva neglecta
σκουός
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
abóbora
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
kabaczek
In Latin
neglecta malva
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Squash
Season and care of Common Mallow and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is and Squash season is . The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Common Mallow and Squash Physical Information
Common Mallow and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Squash are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Common Mallow and Squash
Care of Common Mallow and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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.