Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Not available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, 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
Plant grows in 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
watermilfoil
In German
Delicata Squash
watermilfoil
In French
Delicata Squash
myriophylle
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
watermilfoil
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
watermilfoil
In Polish
Delicata Squash
watermilfoil
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
watermilfoil
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Saxifragales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil
Care of Delicata Squash and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.