Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Star anise and more
Habitat
-
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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, 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Pimpinella anisum
In Hindi
Squash
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Spanish
calabacín
Anís
In Greek
σκουός
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
abóbora
anis
In Latin
cucurbita
Anethum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pimpinella
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Anise
Season and care of Squash and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Squash and Anise Physical Information
Squash and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Squash and Anise are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Anise
Care of Squash and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.