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Delicata Squash
Plumcot
About Plumcot and Delicata Squash


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Biennial  
Type
Vegetable  
Fruit  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America  
-  
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash  
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg  
Number of Varieties
1  
25  
99+
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates  
Wet lands  
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
6-9  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
10-1  
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  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  
Habit
Vining/Climbing  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
60.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
370.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green  
-  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory  
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green  
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow  
Several shades of Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Palmately Lobed  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer, Fall  
Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
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, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Ample Water  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, 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
-  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Compost  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
-  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Insects  
Bees, Butterflies  
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash  
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
-  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Insignificant  
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss  
Immunity  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Fruits  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties  
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine  
Fruit / Fruit Tree  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'  
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'  
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash  
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot  
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश  
Plumcot  
In German
Delicata Squash  
Plumcot  
In French
Delicata Squash  
plumcot  
In Spanish
Delicata Squash  
plumcot  
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός  
Plumcot  
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash  
plumcot  
In Polish
Delicata Squash  
Plumcot  
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae  
Plumcot  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Spermatophyta  
Vascular plant  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Cucurbitales  
Ericales  
Family
Cucurbitaceae  
Rosaceae  
Genus
Cucurbita  
Prunus  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae  
-  
Number of Species
100  
25  
99+
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Properties of Delicata Squash and Plumcot

Wondering what are the properties of Delicata Squash and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Delicata Squash and Plumcot. Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns and Plumcot doesn't have thorns. Also Delicata Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Plumcot has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Delicata Squash and Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Plumcot

Season and care of Delicata Squash and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Delicata Squash and Plumcot Physical Information

Delicata Squash and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Plumcot are as follows:

Care of Delicata Squash and Plumcot

Care of Delicata Squash and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Plumcot pruning is done 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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