Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
Requires little pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Flammenbaum
Zucchini
In French
Delonix regia
Courgette
In Spanish
malinche
calabacín
In Greek
Delonix regia
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
flamboiã
abobrinha
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Kabaczek
In Latin
CHORIZIA
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Zucchini. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zucchini has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Zucchini season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Zucchini Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini
Care of Royal Poinciana and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Royal Poinciana 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.