Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In German
Zucchini
Epidendrum
In French
Courgette
Epidendrum
In Spanish
calabacín
Epidendrum
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Epidendrum
In Polish
Kabaczek
Epidendrum
In Latin
zucchini
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Violales
Asparagales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Coilostylis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Epidendrum
Season and care of Zucchini and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Epidendrum season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Epidendrum Physical Information
Zucchini and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Epidendrum are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Epidendrum
Care of Zucchini and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.