Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
ANANAS
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Pineapple
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
अनानास
In German
Delicata Squash
Ananas
In French
Delicata Squash
Ananas
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Piña
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Abacaxi
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Ananas
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Pineapple
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Bromeliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Pineapple
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Delicata Squash and Pineapple Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Pineapple are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Delicata Squash and Pineapple
Care of Delicata Squash and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.