Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-10
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
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Squash
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Squash
Mexican Hat
In German
Squash
Mexican Hat
In French
Squash
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
calabacín
mexican Hat
In Greek
σκουός
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
abóbora
Mexican Hat
In Polish
kabaczek
Mexican Hat
In Latin
cucurbita
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Squash and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Squash and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Squash and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Squash and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Squash and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Squash and Mexican Hat
Care of Squash and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.