Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Cucurbita pepo
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
agricultural areas
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oval
Plant Season
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
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 daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Plum
In German
Zucchini
Pflaume
In French
Courgette
prune
In Spanish
calabacín
ciruela
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
abobrinha
ameixa
In Polish
Kabaczek
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Plum
Season and care of Zucchini and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Plum season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Zucchini and Plum Physical Information
Zucchini and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Plum are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Zucchini and Plum
Care of Zucchini and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.