Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Primula elatior
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
Oxlip
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Spaghettikürbis
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
Primula elatior
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
δακράκι
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
Oxlip
Dynia makaronowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Onagraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Spaghetti Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Oxlip and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Oxlip 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.