Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
-
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
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, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Grass like
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
For making oil
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Squash
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Squash
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Squash
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Squash
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
calabacín
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
σκουός
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
abóbora
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
kabaczek
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
cucurbita
CHARTA
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Squash and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Squash and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Squash and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Squash and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Squash and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.