Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Cephalocereus senilis
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
-
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Old Man Cactus
In French
Courge spaghetti
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Stary Cactus
In Latin
T INLIDO
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.