Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
-
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Squash
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
Squash
Siberian peashrub
In German
Squash
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Squash
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
calabacín
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
σκουός
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
abóbora
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
kabaczek
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
cucurbita
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Squash and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Squash and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Squash and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Squash and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.