Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Cucurbita pepo
Citrus nobilis, Murcott, Setoka
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
Subtropical climates
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Willow-shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Black sooty mold, Brown Rot, Citrus canker, Leafminers, Psyllids, Red blotch, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
cramps, Itchiness, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
CITRUS x nobilis
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Tangor, Temple Orange
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Tangor
In German
Spaghettikürbis
Tangor
In French
Courge spaghetti
Tangor
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
Tangor
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Tangor
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Tangor
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
Tangor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Tangor
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Tangor is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Tangor Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tangor season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Tangor is Loam while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Tangor is Acidic, Neutral.
Spaghetti Squash and Tangor Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Tangor physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tangor height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Tangor are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tangor flower color: White
- Tangor leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Tangor
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Tangor 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 Tangor 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 Tangor needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.