Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India, Nepal, China
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Betula utilis
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Cordiform
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
-
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Squash
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Squash
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Squash
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Squash
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
calabacín
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
σκουός
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
abóbora
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
kabaczek
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
cucurbita
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Squash and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Squash and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Squash and Himalayan Birch
Care of Squash and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.