Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
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Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Lupinus
Common Name
Squash
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Squash
वृक संयंत्र
In French
Squash
usine de lupin
In Spanish
calabacín
planta de lupino
In Greek
σκουός
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
abóbora
tremoço planta
In Polish
kabaczek
łubin roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Squash and Lupine
Season and care of Squash and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Squash and Lupine Physical Information
Squash and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Squash and Lupine are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Squash and Lupine
Care of Squash and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.