Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North Africa
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture, Not Available
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Squash
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Squash
Saharan myrtle
In German
Squash
Saharan myrtle
In French
Squash
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
calabacín
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
σκουός
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
abóbora
murta Saharan
In Polish
kabaczek
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
cucurbita
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
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 Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Squash and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Squash and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Squash and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.