Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Baum Mallow
Spaghettikürbis
In French
Arbre Mallow
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
Mallow
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Dynia makaronowa
In Latin
ligno malvae
T INLIDO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Spaghetti Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Tree Mallow and Spaghetti Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.