Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
agricultural areas
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
bipinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular 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, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Birds
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In German
Zucchini
Teufelszunge
In French
Courgette
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
calabacín
Amorphophallus konjac
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Kabaczek
konjac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Alismatales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Amorphophallus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Zucchini and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Devil's Tongue season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Zucchini and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Devil's Tongue
Care of Zucchini and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.