Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-15
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, 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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Small oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
AMMI majus
Common Name
Squash
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Squash
बिशप निराना
In German
Squash
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Squash
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
calabacín
biznaga
In Greek
σκουός
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
abóbora
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
kabaczek
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
cucurbita
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Squash and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Squash and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Squash and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Squash and Bishop's Weed
Care of Squash and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.