Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Availablle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
-
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Davidia
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Davidia
In German
Delicata Squash
Davidia
In French
Delicata Squash
Davidia
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Davidia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Davidia
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Davidia
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Davidia
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Davidia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cornales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Davidioideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Davidia
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Davidia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Davidia Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Davidia are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Davidia
Care of Delicata Squash and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.