Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Squash
Nutmeg
In German
Squash
Muskatnuss
In French
Squash
noix de muscade
In Spanish
calabacín
nuez moscada
In Greek
σκουός
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
abóbora
noz-moscada
In Polish
kabaczek
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
cucurbita
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Nutmeg
Season and care of Squash and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Nutmeg Physical Information
Squash and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Squash and Nutmeg
Care of Squash and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.