Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
America
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
तोरी
Tabernaemontana
In German
Zucchini
Tabernaemontana
In French
Courgette
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
calabacín
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Kabaczek
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
zucchini
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Tabernaemontana
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Zucchini and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Crape Jasmine season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Zucchini and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Crape Jasmine
Care of Zucchini and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.