Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Caribbean
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Delicata Squash
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Delicata Squash
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Jacaranda
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Jacaranda Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Jacaranda are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Jacaranda
Care of Delicata Squash and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Jacaranda pruning is done 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 Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.