Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
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Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
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Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Summer Squash
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
summer squash
हिम चम्पा
In German
Sommerkürbis
Magnolienbaum
In French
courges d'été
magnolia
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
magnólia
In Polish
latem squash
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Magnolia Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree
Care of Summer Squash and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.