Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India
Types
-
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
-
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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
Heart-shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs watering 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Summer Squash
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
summer squash
दालचीनी
In German
Sommerkürbis
Zimt
In French
courges d'été
Cannelle
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Canela
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Canela
In Polish
latem squash
Cynamon
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Cinnamon
Season and care of Summer Squash and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Cinnamon Physical Information
Summer Squash and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Cinnamon are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Summer Squash and Cinnamon
Care of Summer Squash and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Cinnamon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.