Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
-
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-99
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Squash
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In German
Squash
Tea Olive
In French
Squash
Tea Olive
In Spanish
calabacín
té verde oliva
In Greek
σκουός
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
abóbora
Tea Olive
In Polish
kabaczek
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
cucurbita
Tea Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Squash and Tea Olive
Season and care of Squash and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tea Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Tea Olive Physical Information
Squash and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Tea Olive are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Squash and Tea Olive
Care of Squash and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.