Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
-
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Ants, Bees
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Winter Squash
In German
Ukiuki
Winter squash
In French
Ukiuki
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Ukiuki
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
Ukiuki
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
abóbora
In Latin
Ukiuki
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Winter Squash
Season and care of Ukiuki and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Ukiuki and Winter Squash Physical Information
Ukiuki and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Winter Squash are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Ukiuki and Winter Squash
Care of Ukiuki and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.