Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America, Brazil
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
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Habitat
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Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-13
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Squash
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Squash
Variegated Cassava
In German
Squash
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Squash
panaché manioc
In Spanish
calabacín
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
σκουός
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
abóbora
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
kabaczek
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
cucurbita
variegated Cassava
Order
Cucurbitales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Squash and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Variegated Cassava season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Squash and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Squash and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Squash and Variegated Cassava
Care of Squash and Variegated Cassava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, 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 Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.