Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
-
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Spices
Habitat
-
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Syzygium aromaticum
In French
Squash
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
calabacín
Clavo
In Greek
σκουός
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
abóbora
dente de alho
In Latin
cucurbita
Castanea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Clove
Season and care of Squash and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Clove season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Clove Physical Information
Squash and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Clove are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Clove
Care of Squash and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clove pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.