Jacaranda

Delicata Squash

About Jacaranda and Delicata Squash

Jacaranda

Delicata Squash

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Caribbean

North America, Mexico, Central America

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Summer Squash, Winter Squash

Number of Varieties

181

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

Cold Regions, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 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

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow, Orange, Dark Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Orange, Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Insects

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

Peanut Squash, Squash

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

देलिकाता स्क्वाश

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Delicata Squash

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Delicata Squash

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Delicata Squash

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Delicata Σκουός

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

Delicata Squash

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Delicata Squash

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

delicata Cucurbitae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Cucurbitales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Cucurbita

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

18100

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash

Wondering what are the properties of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash? We provide you with everything About Jacaranda and Delicata Squash. Jacaranda doesn't have thorns and Delicata Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Jacaranda does not have fragrant flowers. Jacaranda has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing and Delicata Squash has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash

Season and care of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Jacaranda and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacaranda season is Spring and Delicata Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.

Jacaranda and Delicata Squash Physical Information

Jacaranda and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow

Care of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash

Care of Jacaranda and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.