Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
loganberry is a hybrid
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
RUBUS x loganobaccus
Common Name
Squash
Loganberry
In Hindi
Squash
Loganberry
In German
Squash
Loganbeere
In French
Squash
Loganberry
In Spanish
calabacín
Loganberry
In Greek
σκουός
Είδος μούρου
In Portuguese
abóbora
framboesa silvestre
In Polish
kabaczek
Loganberry
In Latin
cucurbita
Loganberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Loganberry
Season and care of Squash and Loganberry is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Loganberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Loganberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Loganberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Loganberry Physical Information
Squash and Loganberry physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Loganberry are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Loganberry flower color: White
- Loganberry leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Loganberry
Care of Squash and Loganberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.