Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
agricultural areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
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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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Macadamia
In German
Zucchini
Macadamia
In French
Courgette
Macadamia
In Spanish
calabacín
Macadamia
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Macadamia
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Macadamia
In Polish
Kabaczek
Macadamia
In Latin
zucchini
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Macadamia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Macadamia
Season and care of Zucchini and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Macadamia season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Macadamia Physical Information
Zucchini and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Macadamia are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Zucchini and Macadamia
Care of Zucchini and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.