Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Needs high amount of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Delicata Squash
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Delicata Squash
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Diabelski laska
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Delicata Squash and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.