Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Skyflower
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
DURANTA
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Duranta
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Duranta
In French
Courge spaghetti
Duranta
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Duranta
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Duranta
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Duranta
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Duranta
In Latin
T INLIDO
Duranta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Duranta
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spaghetti Squash and Duranta Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Duranta are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Duranta
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Duranta 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 Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.