Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Habitat
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Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
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
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Summer Squash
Eria, Orchid
In Hindi
summer squash
Eria
In German
Sommerkürbis
Eria
In French
courges d'été
Eria
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Eria
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
eria
In Portuguese
abobrinha
eria
In Polish
latem squash
Eria
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Summer Squash and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Summer Squash and Eria? We provide you with everything About Summer Squash and Eria. Summer Squash doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Summer Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Summer Squash has allergic reactions like and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Eria
Season and care of Summer Squash and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Eria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Eria is .
Summer Squash and Eria Physical Information
Summer Squash and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Eria are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Summer Squash and Eria
Care of Summer Squash and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.