Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Evergreen
Habitat
-
Coastal Regions, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 3
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
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, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Common Name
Squash
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
In Hindi
Squash
pink muhly grass
In German
Squash
pink muhly grass
In French
Squash
pink muhly grass
In Spanish
calabacín
pink muhly grass
In Greek
σκουός
pink muhly grass
In Portuguese
abóbora
pink muhly grass
In Polish
kabaczek
pink muhly grass
In Latin
cucurbita
pink muhly grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Pink Muhly Grass
Season and care of Squash and Pink Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Pink Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Pink Muhly Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Pink Muhly Grass Physical Information
Squash and Pink Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pink Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Pink Muhly Grass are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Pink Muhly Grass
Care of Squash and Pink Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Muhly Grass 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 Pink Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.