Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-15
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
Common Name
Squash
Cherry Tomato
In Hindi
Squash
चेरी टमाटर
In German
Squash
Kirschtomate
In French
Squash
Tomate cerise
In Spanish
calabacín
Tomate cherry
In Greek
σκουός
Ντοματάκι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Tomate cereja
In Polish
kabaczek
Pomidor wiśniowy
In Latin
cucurbita
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Cherry Tomato
Season and care of Squash and Cherry Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Cherry Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cherry Tomato season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Cherry Tomato is Neutral.
Squash and Cherry Tomato Physical Information
Squash and Cherry Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Squash and Cherry Tomato are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Cherry Tomato
Care of Squash and Cherry Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.