Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Abelia
In German
Delicata Squash
Abelia
In French
Delicata Squash
Abelia
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Abelia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Abelia
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Abelia
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Abelia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Abelia
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Abelia Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Abelia are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Delicata Squash and Abelia
Care of Delicata Squash and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.