Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Food Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CUCURBITA pepo 'Table Gold Acorn'
Common Name
Spinach
Acorn Squash
In German
Spinat
Hortensie
In French
Épinards
Hortensia
In Spanish
Espinacas
Hortensia
In Greek
Σπανάκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szpinak
Hortensja
In Latin
Spinach
Hibiscus
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Acorn Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Acorn Squash? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Acorn Squash. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Acorn Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Acorn Squash has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Spinach and Acorn Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Acorn Squash
Season and care of Spinach and Acorn Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Acorn Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Acorn Squash season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Acorn Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Acorn Squash is Neutral.
Spinach and Acorn Squash Physical Information
Spinach and Acorn Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Acorn Squash height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Acorn Squash are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Acorn Squash flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Acorn Squash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Acorn Squash
Care of Spinach and Acorn Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acorn Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acorn Squash needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.