Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
South America, Brazil
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
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
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Winter Squash
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Pink Pineapple
In German
Winter squash
Pink Pineapple
In French
courges d'hiver
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
abóbora
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
dynia
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
cucurbita
Pink Pineapple
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Pink Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple
Care of Winter Squash and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.