Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
-
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs high amount of water
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
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Squash
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Squash
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Squash
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Squash
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
calabacín
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
σκουός
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
abóbora
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
kabaczek
Diabelski laska
In Latin
cucurbita
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Squash and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Squash and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Squash and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.