Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 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
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leaf 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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
Pollen
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Squash
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Squash
In German
Red Buckeye
Squash
In French
Red Buckeye
Squash
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
calabacín
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
σκουός
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
abóbora
In Polish
Red Buckeye
kabaczek
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Squash
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Squash Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Squash are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Squash
Care of Red Buckeye and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.