Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, China, Melanesia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
-
Rainforest, Swamps, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-14
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, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Indigo
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, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Buds, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Grown for shade, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats, Useful for shade, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
LIVISTONA saribus
Common Name
Squash
Serdang, Taraw Palm
In Hindi
Squash
taraw palm
In German
Squash
Taraw palme
In French
Squash
Taraw palm
In Spanish
calabacín
Taraw palma
In Greek
σκουός
taraw παλάμη
In Portuguese
abóbora
Taraw palma
In Polish
kabaczek
Taraw palmowy
In Latin
cucurbita
taraw palmarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Livistona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Serdang
Season and care of Squash and Serdang is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Serdang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Serdang season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Serdang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Serdang is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Serdang Physical Information
Squash and Serdang physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Serdang height is 122.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Serdang are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Serdang flower color: Yellow
- Serdang leaf color: Green
Care of Squash and Serdang
Care of Squash and Serdang include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Serdang 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 Serdang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.