Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Reniform
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Pineapple
Squash
In Spanish
Piña
calabacín
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
abóbora
In Polish
Ananas
kabaczek
In Latin
Pineapple
cucurbita
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Season and Care of Pineapple and Squash
Season and care of Pineapple and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Squash season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Squash is Neutral.
Pineapple and Squash Physical Information
Pineapple and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Squash are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Pineapple and Squash
Care of Pineapple and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.