Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Prunus americana
Habitat
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Red
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, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
bees, Borers, Red blotch
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
Bees, Birds, Deers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Spaghetti Squash
Wild Plum
In Hindi
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
जंगली बेर
In German
Spaghettikürbis
wild Plum
In French
Courge spaghetti
wild Plum
In Spanish
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Spaghetti Squash
Wild Plum
In Polish
Dynia makaronowa
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
T INLIDO
Wild Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum
Season and care of Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spaghetti Squash season is Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum Physical Information
Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum are as follows:
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum
Care of Spaghetti Squash and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.