Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Skin irritation
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Stachelbeere
Zucchini
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Courgette
In Spanish
Grosella
calabacín
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Groselha
abobrinha
In Polish
Agrest
Kabaczek
In Latin
hominem
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.