Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
India
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Winter Squash
Kokum
In German
Winter squash
Kokum
In French
courges d'hiver
Kokum
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Kokum
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Kokum
In Portuguese
abóbora
Kokum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Clusioideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Kokum
Season and care of Winter Squash and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Kokum Physical Information
Winter Squash and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Kokum are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Winter Squash and Kokum
Care of Winter Squash and Kokum 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 Kokum 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.