Home
 Garden Plants

About Pecan and Spaghetti Squash

Pecan
Spaghetti Squash
About Spaghetti Squash and Pecan


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual and Perennial  
Type
Tree  
Vegetable  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico  
North America, Mexico, Central America  
Types
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan  
Cucurbita pepo  
Number of Varieties
8  
99+
10  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions  
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9  
9-11  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20  
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
Upright/Erect  
Vining/Climbing  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm  
21
60.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm  
14
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green  
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown  
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, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Summer, Fall  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Fast  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Spring  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
-  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches  
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels  
-  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
No  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Squirrels  
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals  
Allergy
Rhinitis, Sinuses  
-  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises  
-  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis  
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits  
Fruits  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry  
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CARYA illinoinensis  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'  
Common Name
Papershell Pecan, Pecan  
Spaghetti Squash  
In Hindi
पेकॉन  
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश  
In German
Pekannuss  
Spaghettikürbis  
In French
Pacanier  
Courge spaghetti  
In Spanish
Carya illinoinensis  
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश  
In Greek
Pecan  
σπαγγέτι Σκουός  
In Portuguese
Nogueira-pecã  
Spaghetti Squash  
In Polish
Orzesznik jadalny  
Dynia makaronowa  
In Latin
Pecan  
T INLIDO  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Juglandales  
Cucurbitales  
Family
Juglandaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  
Genus
Carya Nutt.  
Cucurbita  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Juglandeae  
Cucurbiteae  
Subfamily
Juglandoideae  
Cucurbitoideae  
Number of Species
19  
99+
30  
99+
Summary >>
<< Classification

Properties of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Spaghetti Squash. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Spaghetti Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Spaghetti Squash has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. 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 Pecan and Spaghetti Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Compare List of Trees

Season and Care of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash

Season and care of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.

Pecan and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information

Pecan and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:

Care of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash

Care of Pecan and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches 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 Pecan 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.

List of Trees

List of Trees

» More List of Trees

Compare List of Trees

» More Compare List of Trees
Home | About | Contact | Disclaimer | Terms of use
© A softusvista inc. venture!