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About Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana


About Brunfelsia americana and Zucchini


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Annual and Biennials   

Type
Vegetable   
Shrub   

Origin
America   
Caribbean   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
agricultural areas   
Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-9   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Bushy, Evergreen   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
970.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lavender   
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Purple, Black   
Yellow Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes   
Elliptic and Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots   
Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents   
Butterflies, Not Available   

Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain   
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss   
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Bark, Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative   
Can be made into a herbal tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo   
Brunfelsia Americana   

Common Name
Zucchini, courgette   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Hindi
तोरी   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In German
Zucchini   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In French
Courgette   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Spanish
calabacín   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Greek
κολοκύθι   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Portuguese
abobrinha   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Polish
Kabaczek   
Brunfelsia Americana   

In Latin
zucchini   
Hedysarum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Violales   
Brassicales   

Family
Cucurbitaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Cucurbita   
Capparis   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
675   
28

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Properties of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana

Wondering what are the properties of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana. Zucchini doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Zucchini does not have fragrant flowers. Zucchini has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain and Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana

Season and care of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Brunfelsia americana season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.

Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information

Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:

Care of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana

Care of Zucchini and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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