Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Lisianthus
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Lisianthus
In German
Delicata Squash
Lisianthus
In French
Delicata Squash
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Lisianthus
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Lisianthus
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Eustoma
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Lisianthus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Lisianthus
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Lisianthus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Lisianthus Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Lisianthus are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Lisianthus
Care of Delicata Squash and Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.