Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
Habitat
-
tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-12
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
Aesthetic Uses
-
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
For making oil
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CYMBOPOGON citratus
Common Name
Squash
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
In German
Squash
Zitronengräser
In French
Squash
Cymbopogon
In Spanish
calabacín
Cymbopogon
In Greek
σκουός
lemongrass
In Portuguese
abóbora
Cymbopogon
In Polish
kabaczek
Palczatka
In Latin
cucurbita
lemongrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cymbopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Lemongrass
Season and care of Squash and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Lemongrass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Lemongrass Physical Information
Squash and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Lemongrass are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Squash and Lemongrass
Care of Squash and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.