Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
agricultural areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
तोरी
candlenut पेड़
In German
Zucchini
Candlenut Baum
In French
Courgette
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
calabacín
árbol candlenut
In Greek
κολοκύθι
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Kabaczek
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
zucchini
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Violales
Malpighiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Aleurites
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Candlenut
Season and care of Zucchini and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Candlenut season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Candlenut Physical Information
Zucchini and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Candlenut are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Zucchini and Candlenut
Care of Zucchini and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.