Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
-
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
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, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Squash
Papaya
In Spanish
calabacín
Papaya
In Portuguese
abóbora
Mamão
In Polish
kabaczek
Papaja
In Latin
cucurbita
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Papaya
Season and care of Squash and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Papaya Physical Information
Squash and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Squash and Papaya are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squash and Papaya
Care of Squash and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.