Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-9
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Rosa blanda
Common Name
Squash
smooth rose, prairie rose, wild rose, meadow rose
In Hindi
Squash
Rosa blanda
In German
Squash
Rosa blanda
In French
Squash
Rosa blanda
In Spanish
calabacín
Rosa blanda
In Greek
σκουός
ροζ μίγμα
In Portuguese
abóbora
Rosa blanda
In Polish
kabaczek
Rosa blanda
In Latin
cucurbita
Rosa blanda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Squash and Meadow Rose
Season and care of Squash and Meadow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Meadow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Meadow Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Meadow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Meadow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Meadow Rose Physical Information
Squash and Meadow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Meadow Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Meadow Rose are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Meadow Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Purple, Pink, Purple and White
- Meadow Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squash and Meadow Rose
Care of Squash and Meadow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Rose 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 Meadow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.