Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North Africa
Types
Summer Squash
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Sunburst'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Pattypan Squash
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Pattypan Squash
Saharan myrtle
In German
Gartenkürbis
Saharan myrtle
In French
Cucurbita pepo
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Cucurbita pepo
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Pattypan Σκουός
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Abobrinha, jerimum-mirim, courgette, curgete, abóbora-moganga, abóbora-porqueira, jerimum, abóbora-carneira, abóbora-de-porco ou abóbora-moranga
murta Saharan
In Polish
patison
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Pattypan INLIDO
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Properties of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle. Pattypan Squash doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Pattypan Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Pattypan Squash has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pattypan Squash season is Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pattypan Squash is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pattypan Squash is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pattypan Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Pattypan Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Pattypan Squash leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Pattypan Squash and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pattypan Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pattypan Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.