Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, 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, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
बोतल ट्री
In German
Delicata Squash
Flaschenbaum
In French
Delicata Squash
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree
Care of Delicata Squash and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.