Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
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
A2, A3, 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
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
HOSTA 'Liberty'
Common Name
Squash
Liberty Hosta
In Hindi
Squash
Freiheit Hosta
In German
Squash
Freiheit Hosta
In French
Squash
liberté Hosta
In Spanish
calabacín
Libertad Hosta
In Greek
σκουός
Liberty Hosta
In Portuguese
abóbora
liberdade Hosta
In Polish
kabaczek
Liberty Hosta
In Latin
cucurbita
libertatem Hosta
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Liberty Hosta
Season and care of Squash and Liberty Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Liberty Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Liberty Hosta season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Liberty Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Liberty Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Liberty Hosta Physical Information
Squash and Liberty Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Liberty Hosta height is 25.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Liberty Hosta are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Liberty Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Liberty Hosta leaf color:
Care of Squash and Liberty Hosta
Care of Squash and Liberty Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liberty Hosta 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 Liberty Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.