Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
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Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 1
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Summer Squash
Common Mallow
In Hindi
summer squash
malva neglecta
In German
Sommerkürbis
malva neglecta
In French
courges d'été
malva neglecta
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Malva neglecta
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
abobrinha
malva neglecta
In Polish
latem squash
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Malveae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Summer Squash and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Summer Squash and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Summer Squash and Common Mallow. Summer Squash doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Summer Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Summer Squash has allergic reactions like and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Summer Squash and Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Common Mallow
Season and care of Summer Squash and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Common Mallow Physical Information
Summer Squash and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Common Mallow are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Common Mallow
Care of Summer Squash and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.