Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Elaeagnus multiflora
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Squash
In Spanish
Goumi
calabacín
In Portuguese
Eau
abóbora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Cucurbitales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Goumi and Squash
Season and care of Goumi and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Goumi and Squash Physical Information
Goumi and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Squash are as follows:
Care of Goumi and Squash
Care of Goumi and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goumi 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.