Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Wet lands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Plumcot
Zucchini
In French
plumcot
Courgette
In Spanish
plumcot
calabacín
In Greek
Plumcot
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
plumcot
abobrinha
In Polish
Plumcot
Kabaczek
In Latin
Plumcot
zucchini
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Plumcot and Zucchini
Season and care of Plumcot and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Zucchini season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plumcot and Zucchini Physical Information
Plumcot and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Zucchini are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Zucchini
Care of Plumcot and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.