Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Artemisia
In German
Delicata Squash
Artemisia
In French
Delicata Squash
Artemisia
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Artemisia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Artemisia
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Artemisia
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Artemisia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Artemisia
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Artemisia Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Artemisia are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Delicata Squash and Artemisia
Care of Delicata Squash and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.