Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, 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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Summer Squash
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
summer squash
QUICKSTICK
In German
Sommerkürbis
QUICKSTICK
In French
courges d'été
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
abobrinha
QuickStick
In Polish
latem squash
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Quickstick
Season and care of Summer Squash and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Summer Squash and Quickstick Physical Information
Summer Squash and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Quickstick are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Quickstick
Care of Summer Squash and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.