Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Korea
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Red Spider Lily, Magic Lily, Golden Spider Lily
Habitat
-
Along cemeteries
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-10
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
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, water on alternate days
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
anti-cancer, treating poison ivy, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
For making oil
Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
LYCORIS chinensis
Common Name
Squash
Golden Surprise Lily, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Squash
Lycoris Spider lily
In German
Squash
Spinnenlilien
In French
Squash
Lycoris Spider lily
In Spanish
calabacín
Lycoris Spider lily
In Greek
σκουός
Lycoris Spider lily
In Portuguese
abóbora
Lycoris Spider lily
In Polish
kabaczek
Lycoris Spider lily
In Latin
cucurbita
Lycoris Spider lily
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Squash and Spider lily
Wondering what are the properties of Squash and Spider lily? We provide you with everything About Squash and Spider lily. Squash doesn't have thorns and Spider lily doesn't have thorns. Also Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Squash has allergic reactions like Cough and Vomiting and Spider lily has allergic reactions like Cough and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Squash and Spider lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squash and Spider lily
Season and care of Squash and Spider lily is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Spider lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Spider lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Spider lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Spider lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Spider lily Physical Information
Squash and Spider lily physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Spider lily height is 50.80 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Squash and Spider lily are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Spider lily flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Spider lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Spider lily
Care of Squash and Spider lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spider lily 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 Spider lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.