Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habanero, sweet and chilli paper, Jalapeno, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
-
Warm and moist climatic conditions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
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, 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
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
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
Requires regular watering, Water frequently while growing
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
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
Beetles, Cutworms, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Beetles, Bugs, Cutworms, Insects
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, gastro-intestinal problems, Mouth itching, Nose Irritation, Oral Allergy, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Tingly mouth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Low calories, Soothing and relieving pain, ß-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil
Condiment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
CAPSICUM annuum 'Better Belle Hybrid Improved'( Grossum Group)
Common Name
Squash
Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper
In Hindi
Squash
Shimla mirch
In French
Squash
Capsicum
In Spanish
calabacín
Capsicum
In Greek
σκουός
γλυκό πιπέρι
In Portuguese
abóbora
Capsicum
In Polish
kabaczek
Papryka
In Latin
cucurbita
Capsicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Solanales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Sweet Pepper
Season and care of Squash and Sweet Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Sweet Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Sweet Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Sweet Pepper is Neutral.
Squash and Sweet Pepper Physical Information
Squash and Sweet Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sweet Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Squash and Sweet Pepper are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Sweet Pepper flower color: White
- Sweet Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Squash and Sweet Pepper
Care of Squash and Sweet Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Pepper 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 Sweet Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.