Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
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Subtropical climates, 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Squash
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Squash
QUICKSTICK
In German
Squash
QUICKSTICK
In French
Squash
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
calabacín
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
σκουός
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
abóbora
QuickStick
In Polish
kabaczek
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
cucurbita
Quickstick
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Quickstick
Season and care of Squash and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Quickstick Physical Information
Squash and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Quickstick are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Quickstick
Care of Squash and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.