Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Melanesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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, Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Mango, Manila Mango
Squash
In French
Manguier
Squash
In Spanish
Mangifera indica
calabacín
In Greek
Manila mango
σκουός
In Portuguese
Mangifera indica
abóbora
In Polish
Mango indyjskie
kabaczek
In Latin
Manila mango
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Manila Mango and Squash
Season and care of Manila Mango and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Manila Mango and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Manila Mango and Squash Physical Information
Manila Mango and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Manila Mango and Squash are as follows:
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Manila Mango and Squash
Care of Manila Mango and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Manila Mango pruning is done 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 Manila Mango 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.