Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Summer Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Sunburst'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Pattypan Squash
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Pattypan Squash
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Gartenkürbis
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Cucurbita pepo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Cucurbita pepo
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Pattypan Σκουός
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Abobrinha, jerimum-mirim, courgette, curgete, abóbora-moganga, abóbora-porqueira, jerimum, abóbora-carneira, abóbora-de-porco ou abóbora-moranga
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
patison
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Pattypan INLIDO
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pattypan Squash season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pattypan Squash is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pattypan Squash is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pattypan Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Pattypan Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Pattypan Squash leaf color: Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Pattypan Squash and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pattypan Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pattypan Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.