Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
-
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
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
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
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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 Shape
Reniform
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
15-15-15 amounts, 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
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
extracted oil
Other Uses
For making oil
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Squash
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
Squash
regal geranium
In German
Squash
Regal Geranie
In French
Squash
geranium royale
In Spanish
calabacín
geranio regia
In Greek
σκουός
regal geranium
In Portuguese
abóbora
gerânio régio
In Polish
kabaczek
regal geranium
In Latin
cucurbita
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Geraniales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Squash and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Regal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Squash and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Regal Geranium
Care of Squash and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.