Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 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
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Squash
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Squash
globe flower
In German
Squash
Trollblumen
In French
Squash
globe flower
In Spanish
calabacín
Trollius
In Greek
σκουός
globe flower
In Portuguese
abóbora
Trollius
In Polish
kabaczek
Pełnik
In Latin
cucurbita
globe flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Globe Flower
Season and care of Squash and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Globe Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Squash and Globe Flower Physical Information
Squash and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Squash and Globe Flower are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Squash and Globe Flower
Care of Squash and Globe Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.