Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 7
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
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
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Hydrangea
In German
Delicata Squash
Hortensie
In French
Delicata Squash
Hortensia
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Hortensia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Hortênsia
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Hortensja
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Hibiscus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Sorghum
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass
Care of Delicata Squash and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.