Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, 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
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Cough, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
For making oil
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, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Squash
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Squash
In German
Baum Mallow
Squash
In French
Arbre Mallow
Squash
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
calabacín
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
σκουός
In Portuguese
Mallow
abóbora
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
kabaczek
In Latin
ligno malvae
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Cucurbitales
Family
Malvaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Squash
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Squash season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Squash Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Squash are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Squash
Care of Tree Mallow and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Squash pruning is done 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.