Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
tourist tree, turpentine tree, chaca
Habitat
-
Riverbanks, Sandy stream banks, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
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, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Crimson, Copper
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Butterflies, Deers, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Aging, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Application in Furniture, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
BURSERA simaruba
Common Name
Squash
Gumbo Limbo, Tourist Tree, Turpentine Tree
In Hindi
Squash
Bursera simaruba
In German
Squash
Bursera simaruba
In French
Squash
Bursera simaruba
In Spanish
calabacín
Bursera simaruba
In Greek
σκουός
Bursera simaruba
In Portuguese
abóbora
Bursera simaruba
In Polish
kabaczek
Bursera simaruba
In Latin
cucurbita
Bursera simaruba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Burseraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Gumbo Limbo
Season and care of Squash and Gumbo Limbo is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Gumbo Limbo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Gumbo Limbo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Gumbo Limbo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Gumbo Limbo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Gumbo Limbo Physical Information
Squash and Gumbo Limbo physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gumbo Limbo height is 460.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Gumbo Limbo are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Gumbo Limbo flower color: Ivory
- Gumbo Limbo leaf color:
Care of Squash and Gumbo Limbo
Care of Squash and Gumbo Limbo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gumbo Limbo 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 Gumbo Limbo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.