Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Delicata Squash
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Delicata Squash
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Malabar nut
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Malabar nut Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Malabar nut are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Malabar nut
Care of Delicata Squash and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.