Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Aesculus parviflora
Habitat
-
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Squash
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Squash
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Squash
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Squash
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
calabacín
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
σκουός
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
abóbora
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
kabaczek
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
cucurbita
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Squash and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.