Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Hillside, Low Elevation
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Orange Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CITRUS x tangelo
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Tangelo
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
Zucchini
In French
Tangelo
Courgette
In Spanish
Tangelo
calabacín
In Greek
Tangelo
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
abobrinha
In Polish
Tangelo
Kabaczek
In Latin
Tangelo
zucchini
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Tangelo and Zucchini
Season and care of Tangelo and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Tangelo and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangelo is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tangelo and Zucchini Physical Information
Tangelo and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tangelo and Zucchini are as follows:
Tangelo flower color: White
Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Tangelo and Zucchini
Care of Tangelo and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.