Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Cucurbita pepo
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
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
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
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Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Kokospalme
In French
Courge spaghetti
Cocotier
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
El cocotero
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Coqueiro
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
T INLIDO
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.