Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Reniform
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Squash
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Squash
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Squash
Colocasia
In Spanish
calabacín
Colocasia
In Greek
σκουός
Colocasia
In Portuguese
abóbora
Colocasia
In Polish
kabaczek
Kolokazja
In Latin
cucurbita
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Taro
Season and care of Squash and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Taro Physical Information
Squash and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Taro are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Squash and Taro
Care of Squash and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.