Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Lavandula stoechas
Habitat
-
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Purple, Blue Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cold, Nausia, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Air freshner, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Lavandula Stoechas
Common Name
Squash
Topped Lavender, Spanish Lavender
In Hindi
Squash
Spanish Lavender
In German
Squash
Spanish Lavender
In French
Squash
Spanish Lavender
In Spanish
calabacín
Spanish Lavender
In Greek
σκουός
Ισπανικά Λεβάντα
In Portuguese
abóbora
Spanish Lavender
In Polish
kabaczek
Spanish Lavender
In Latin
cucurbita
Spanish Lavender
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Spanish Lavender
Season and care of Squash and Spanish Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Spanish Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Spanish Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Spanish Lavender is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Spanish Lavender is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Spanish Lavender Physical Information
Squash and Spanish Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Spanish Lavender height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Spanish Lavender are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Spanish Lavender flower color: Purple, Blue Violet and Plum
- Spanish Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Squash and Spanish Lavender
Care of Squash and Spanish Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Lavender 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 Spanish Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.