Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-10
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Squash
Rock rose
In Hindi
Squash
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Squash
Zistrose
In Spanish
calabacín
jara
In Greek
σκουός
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
abóbora
esteva
In Polish
kabaczek
skała róży
In Latin
cucurbita
CISTHOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Squash and Rock rose
Season and care of Squash and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Rock rose Physical Information
Squash and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Rock rose are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Rock rose
Care of Squash and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose 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 Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.