Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
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Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
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Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
In Spanish
calabacín
ciruela
In Greek
σκουός
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
abóbora
ameixa
In Polish
kabaczek
Śliwka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Squash and Plum
Season and care of Squash and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Squash and Plum Physical Information
Squash and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Squash and Plum are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Squash and Plum
Care of Squash and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.