Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Reniform
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Squash
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Squash
मीठी चेरी
In German
Squash
Süße Kirsche
In French
Squash
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
calabacín
Cereza dulce
In Greek
σκουός
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Cereja doce
In Polish
kabaczek
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
cucurbita
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Squash and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Squash and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Squash and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Squash and Sweet Cherry
Care of Squash and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.