Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario
Habitat
-
Lowland, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
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
H1, H2
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Gold, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Ammonia sulphate, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Borers, Insects, Phytophthora, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
-
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Asthma, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, High cholestrol, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
THEOBROMA cacao
Common Name
Squash
Cacao, Chocolate, Cocoa
In Hindi
Squash
कोको संयंत्र
In German
Squash
Kakaopflanze
In French
Squash
usine de cacao
In Spanish
calabacín
planta del cacao
In Greek
σκουός
φυτό του κακάο
In Portuguese
abóbora
planta do cacau
In Polish
kabaczek
Kakao roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
Cocos herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Theobroma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Byttneroideae
Season and Care of Squash and Cocoa Plant
Season and care of Squash and Cocoa Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Cocoa Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cocoa Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Cocoa Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Cocoa Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Cocoa Plant Physical Information
Squash and Cocoa Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cocoa Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Cocoa Plant are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Cocoa Plant flower color: White
- Cocoa Plant leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Squash and Cocoa Plant
Care of Squash and Cocoa Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cocoa Plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, 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 Cocoa Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.