Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
North Africa
Hybrid origin, North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
summer squash
In German
Saharan myrtle
Sommerkürbis
In French
myrte subsaharienne
courges d'été
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
abobrinha
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
latem squash
In Latin
myrto Saharan
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Summer Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Summer Squash 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 Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Summer Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.