Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Habitat
-
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Cushion
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Asthma, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Common Name
Squash
Balloon Flower
In Hindi
Squash
Balloon flower
In German
Squash
Ballonblume
In French
Squash
balloon Flower
In Spanish
calabacín
globo de planta de flor
In Greek
σκουός
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Balão flor planta
In Polish
kabaczek
Balon kwiat roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
balloon flos plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Platycodon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Balloon Flower
Season and care of Squash and Balloon Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Balloon Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Balloon Flower is Acidic.
Squash and Balloon Flower Physical Information
Squash and Balloon Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Squash and Balloon Flower are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Squash and Balloon Flower
Care of Squash and Balloon Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.