Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
-
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
-
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Squash
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Squash
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Squash
Osage Orange
In French
Squash
Osage orange
In Spanish
calabacín
Osage naranja
In Greek
σκουός
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
abóbora
Osage laranja
In Polish
kabaczek
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
cucurbita
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Osage Orange
Season and care of Squash and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Osage Orange Physical Information
Squash and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Osage Orange are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Osage Orange
Care of Squash and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.