Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 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
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Three Lobed
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Snakebite
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA alba
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Evening Glory, Moonflower
Squash
In Hindi
Moonflower
Squash
In Spanish
Monet
calabacín
In Portuguese
Monet
abóbora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Moonflower and Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Moonflower and Squash? We provide you with everything About Moonflower and Squash. Moonflower doesn't have thorns and Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Moonflower does not have fragrant flowers. Moonflower has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations and Squash has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Confusion and hallucinations. 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 Moonflower and Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moonflower and Squash
Season and care of Moonflower and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Moonflower and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moonflower is Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Moonflower and Squash Physical Information
Moonflower and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Moonflower and Squash are as follows:
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Moonflower leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Moonflower and Squash
Care of Moonflower and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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.