Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
-
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Spices
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-15
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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
Dermatitis
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Winter Squash
Clove
In German
Winter squash
Nelke
In French
courges d'hiver
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Clavo
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
abóbora
dente de alho
In Latin
cucurbita
Castanea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Clove
Season and care of Winter Squash and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Clove season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Clove Physical Information
Winter Squash and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Clove are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and Clove
Care of Winter Squash and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Clove pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.