Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
China, Japan
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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 Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds
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
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Winter Squash
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In German
Winter squash
satsuma
In French
courges d'hiver
satsuma
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
satsuma
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
satsuma
In Portuguese
abóbora
satsuma
In Latin
cucurbita
Satsuma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Satsuma
Season and care of Winter Squash and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Satsuma season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Satsuma Physical Information
Winter Squash and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Satsuma are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Winter Squash and Satsuma
Care of Winter Squash and Satsuma 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 Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.