Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
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
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Dermatitis
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy 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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Winter Squash
Sugar Apple
In German
Winter squash
Zuckerapfel
In French
courges d'hiver
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
abóbora
Pinha
In Polish
dynia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
cucurbita
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Winter Squash and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Winter Squash and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Winter Squash and Sugar Apple
Care of Winter Squash and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.