Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
California
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Not Available
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Winter Squash
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Matilija Poppy
In German
Winter squash
Matilija Poppy
In French
courges d'hiver
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Matilija amapola
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
abóbora
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
dynia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
cucurbita
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Papaverales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy
Care of Winter Squash and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
