Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Primula elatior
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Oxlip
In German
Delicata Squash
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Delicata Squash
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Primula elatior
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Oxlip
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Oxlip
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Oxlip
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Oxlip
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Oxlip season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Oxlip Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Oxlip are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Oxlip
Care of Delicata Squash and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.