Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Toxic
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Squash
In Hindi
Echeveria
Squash
In German
Echeveria
Squash
In French
Echeveria
Squash
In Spanish
Echeveria
calabacín
In Greek
Echeveria
σκουός
In Portuguese
Echeveria
abóbora
In Polish
Echeveria
kabaczek
In Latin
Aeonium
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Echeveria and Squash
Season and care of Echeveria and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Squash season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Squash is Neutral.
Echeveria and Squash Physical Information
Echeveria and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Squash are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Echeveria and Squash
Care of Echeveria and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.