Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
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
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part 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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
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
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Squash
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Squash
malva neglecta
In German
Squash
malva neglecta
In French
Squash
malva neglecta
In Spanish
calabacín
Malva neglecta
In Greek
σκουός
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
abóbora
malva neglecta
In Polish
kabaczek
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
cucurbita
neglecta malva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Common Mallow
Season and care of Squash and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Common Mallow Physical Information
Squash and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Squash and Common Mallow are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Common Mallow
Care of Squash and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.