Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
-
Warm soil, Warmer regions
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Skin rash
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Cleanser, Repellent
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, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Squash
Persian Lime
In Hindi
Squash
Persian lime
In German
Squash
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Squash
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
calabacín
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
σκουός
Persian lime
In Portuguese
abóbora
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
kabaczek
Persian lime
In Latin
cucurbita
Persian lime
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Persian Lime
Season and care of Squash and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Persian Lime Physical Information
Squash and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Persian Lime are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Persian Lime
Care of Squash and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.