Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Fertilizers
Compost
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Perilla plant
In German
Delicata Squash
Perilla Pflanze
In French
Delicata Squash
plante Perilla
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
planta de perilla
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
planta Perilla
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Perilla herba
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Perilla
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Perilla Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Perilla are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Delicata Squash and Perilla
Care of Delicata Squash and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.