Zucchini

Mandarin

About Zucchini and Mandarin

Zucchini

Mandarin

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

America

Southeastern Asia

Types

Cucurbita pepo

Number of Varieties

2035

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Habitat

agricultural areas

Loamy soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99998-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Lavender

White, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Black

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Moist, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit

Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots

Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Leafminer, Mice, Rodents

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Sore Throat, Stomach pain

Anaphylaxis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ornamental use

Bonsai, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss

Digestion problems, Digestive disorders

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Fruits

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative

Used as a laxative

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cucurbita pepo

CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)

Common Name

Zucchini, courgette

Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin

In Hindi

तोरी

Mandarin

In German

Zucchini

Mandarin

In French

Courgette

mandarin

In Spanish

calabacín

mandarín

In Greek

κολοκύθι

Μανταρίνι

In Portuguese

abobrinha

tangerina

In Polish

Kabaczek

Mandarynka

In Latin

zucchini

Latin

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Cucurbita

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

-400

1 27800

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Properties of Zucchini and Mandarin

Wondering what are the properties of Zucchini and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Zucchini and Mandarin. Zucchini doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Zucchini does not have fragrant flowers. Zucchini has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain and Mandarin has allergic reactions like Sore Throat and Stomach pain. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zucchini and Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zucchini and Mandarin

Season and care of Zucchini and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Mandarin season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.

Zucchini and Mandarin Physical Information

Zucchini and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Mandarin are as follows:

Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Zucchini and Mandarin

Care of Zucchini and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.