Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
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Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
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
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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Squash
Marigold
In German
Squash
Ringelblume
In Spanish
calabacín
Caléndula
In Portuguese
abóbora
Malmequer
In Polish
kabaczek
Nogietek
In Latin
cucurbita
Caltha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Squash and Marigold
Season and care of Squash and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Squash and Marigold Physical Information
Squash and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Marigold are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Marigold
Care of Squash and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.