Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Maclura pomifera
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Osage Orange
Spaghettikürbis
In French
Osage orange
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
Osage naranja
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Osage Orange and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Osage Orange 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.