Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Maple shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Applicable
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
flowering maple
In German
Delicata Squash
Schönmalve
In French
Delicata Squash
érable floraison
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
arce de floración
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Delicata Squash
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Abutilon
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Flowering Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple
Care of Delicata Squash and Flowering Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.