Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Pink, Red
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Never Over-water
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Summer Squash
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
summer squash
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Sommerkürbis
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
courges d'été
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
latem squash
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Summer Squash and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.