Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
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secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Squash
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
Squash
Netzannone
In French
Squash
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
calabacín
Annona reticulata
In Portuguese
abóbora
coração-de-boi
In Polish
kabaczek
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
cucurbita
Ramphal
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Squash and Ramphal
Season and care of Squash and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Ramphal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Ramphal Physical Information
Squash and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Ramphal are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Ramphal
Care of Squash and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.