Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
agricultural areas
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
-
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Borders, Decorating walls
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
Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
तोरी
jumping cholla
In German
Zucchini
jumping cholla
In French
Courgette
jumping cholla
In Spanish
calabacín
jumping cholla
In Greek
κολοκύθι
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
abobrinha
jumping cholla
In Polish
Kabaczek
jumping cholla
In Latin
zucchini
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Cylindropuntia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Zucchini and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Jumping Cholla season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Zucchini and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Zucchini and Jumping Cholla
Care of Zucchini and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.