Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
-
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Asthma
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
For making oil
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Squash
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Squash
Overcup ओक
In German
Squash
Overcup Oak
In French
Squash
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
calabacín
Overcup Roble
In Greek
σκουός
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
abóbora
Overcup Oak
In Polish
kabaczek
Overcup Dąb
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Squash and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Squash and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Squash and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Overcup Oak
Care of Squash and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.