Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Brazil
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available, White
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
gold medallion tree
In German
Delicata Squash
gold medallion tree
In French
Delicata Squash
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
aureus arbore
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cassia Leptophylla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Delicata Squash and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.