Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Delicata Squash
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Delicata Squash
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Delicata Squash and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.