Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
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
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Calla Lily
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Calla Lily
In German
Delicata Squash
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Delicata Squash
Lys calla
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Cala
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Calla
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Calla Lily
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Alismatales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Calla Lily
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Calla Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Delicata Squash and Calla Lily Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Calla Lily are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Calla Lily
Care of Delicata Squash and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.