Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
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CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Cough, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Annona reticulate
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
Squash
In German
Netzannone
Squash
In French
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
Squash
In Spanish
Annona reticulata
calabacín
In Portuguese
coração-de-boi
abóbora
In Polish
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
kabaczek
In Latin
Ramphal
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Tiliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ramphal and Squash
Season and care of Ramphal and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Ramphal and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ramphal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ramphal is Clay, Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Ramphal and Squash Physical Information
Ramphal and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ramphal and Squash are as follows:
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
Ramphal leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Ramphal and Squash
Care of Ramphal and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ramphal 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.