Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Japan
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark 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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune in winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Easter Lily
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Delicata Squash
Osterlilie
In French
Delicata Squash
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Lily Pascua
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Easter Lily
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
lilium
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Easter Lily
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Easter Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Easter Lily Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Easter Lily are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Easter Lily
Care of Delicata Squash and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.