Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, 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, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Full Sun, Partial 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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Chionodoxa
In German
Delicata Squash
Chionodoxa
In French
Delicata Squash
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Chionodoxa
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa
Care of Delicata Squash and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.