Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
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
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Squash
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Squash
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Squash
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Squash
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
calabacín
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
σκουός
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
abóbora
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
kabaczek
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Squash
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Squash Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Squash are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Squash
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.