Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Magnolienbaum
Spaghettikürbis
In French
magnolia
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
magnólia
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Magnolia Tree and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.