Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
India
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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 shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Kokum
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Kokum
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Kokum
In French
Courge spaghetti
Kokum
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Kokum
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Kokum
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Kokum
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Theales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Kokum
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spaghetti Squash and Kokum Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Kokum are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Kokum
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Kokum 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 Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.