Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woodlands
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
Maple shaped
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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
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, Insects
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
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Zucchini
Lichtnussbaum
In French
Courgette
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
calabacín
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Kabaczek
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
zucchini
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Aleurites
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Kukui
Season and care of Zucchini and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Kukui season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Kukui Physical Information
Zucchini and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Kukui are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Zucchini and Kukui
Care of Zucchini and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.