Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
India, Nepal, China
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Betula utilis
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordiform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Courge spaghetti
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
T INLIDO
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch pruning is done 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.