Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Yellow 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
8-8-8, 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
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Squash
Tuberose
In German
Squash
Tuberose
In French
Squash
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
calabacín
nardo
In Greek
σκουός
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
abóbora
Tuberosa
In Polish
kabaczek
Tuberoza
In Latin
cucurbita
Tuberose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Squash and Tuberose
Season and care of Squash and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Tuberose Physical Information
Squash and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Tuberose are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Squash and Tuberose
Care of Squash and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.