Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Habitat
-
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial 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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Summer Squash
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
summer squash
tail flower
In German
Sommerkürbis
Schwanz Blume
In French
courges d'été
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
tail flower
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Tail flower
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Tailflower
In Polish
latem squash
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Tail Flower
Season and care of Summer Squash and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Summer Squash and Tail Flower Physical Information
Summer Squash and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Tail Flower are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Summer Squash and Tail Flower
Care of Summer Squash and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.