Type
Vegetable
Herbs, Spices
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin
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
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Winter Squash
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Perilla plant
In German
Winter squash
Perilla Pflanze
In French
courges d'hiver
plante Perilla
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
planta de perilla
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
abóbora
planta Perilla
In Polish
dynia
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
Perilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Perilla
Season and care of Winter Squash and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Perilla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Perilla Physical Information
Winter Squash and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Perilla are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Winter Squash and Perilla
Care of Winter Squash and Perilla 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 Perilla pruning is done . In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.