Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
QUICKSTICK
Delicata Squash
In French
QUICKSTICK
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Delicata Squash
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Delicata Squash
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Quickstick
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Quickstick and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Delicata Squash season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Quickstick and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Quickstick and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Quickstick and Delicata Squash
Care of Quickstick and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.