Delicata Squash

Iris

About Delicata Squash and Iris

Delicata Squash

Iris

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

North America, Mexico, Central America

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Summer Squash, Winter Squash

Alizes Bumblebee Deelite Maui Moonlight Langport Wren Sarah Taylor Titan's Glory Thornbird Jane Phillips Orinoco Flow

Number of Varieties

110

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Habitat

Cold Regions, Subtropical climates

gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm70.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm10.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Cucurbitoideae

Iridoideae

Number of Species

100300

1 27800

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Properties of Delicata Squash and Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Delicata Squash and Iris? We provide you with everything About Delicata Squash and Iris. Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns and Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Delicata Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Delicata Squash and Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Iris

Season and care of Delicata Squash and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Delicata Squash and Iris Physical Information

Delicata Squash and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Iris are as follows:

Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:

Care of Delicata Squash and Iris

Care of Delicata Squash and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.