Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
-
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
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Other Uses
For making oil
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Squash
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Squash
silver dollar
In German
Squash
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Squash
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
calabacín
planta de la plata
In Greek
σκουός
silver dollar
In Portuguese
abóbora
silver dollar
In Polish
kabaczek
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
cucurbita
silver dollar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Squash and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Squash and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Squash and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Silver Dollar
Care of Squash and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.