Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
-
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water carefully
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Birds
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Squash
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In German
Squash
Birkenfeige
In French
Squash
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
calabacín
higo llorón
In Greek
σκουός
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
abóbora
chorando fig
In Polish
kabaczek
płacz rys
In Latin
cucurbita
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Urticales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Squash and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Squash and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Squash and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Squash and Weeping Fig
Care of Squash and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.