Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Red Buckeye
In German
Delicata Squash
Red Buckeye
In French
Delicata Squash
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Red Buckeye
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye
Care of Delicata Squash and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.