Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Japan
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
sasanqua
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
sasanqua
Delicata Squash
In French
sasanqua
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
sasanqua
Delicata Squash
In Greek
sasanqua
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Sasankya
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Sasankya
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Cucurbitales
Family
Theaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Sasanqua and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Sasanqua and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Sasanqua and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Sasanqua and Delicata Squash
Care of Sasanqua and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done . In summer Sasanqua 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.