Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Winter Squash
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
Tree Mallow
In German
Winter squash
Baum Mallow
In French
courges d'hiver
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
árbol de la malva
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
abóbora
Mallow
In Polish
dynia
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
cucurbita
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Winter Squash and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Winter Squash and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Winter Squash and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Squash and Tree Mallow
Care of Winter Squash and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.