Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
तोरी
Pot Marigold
In German
Zucchini
Ringelblume
In French
Courgette
pot Marigold
In Spanish
calabacín
Caléndula
In Greek
κολοκύθι
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
abobrinha
pot Marigold
In Polish
Kabaczek
Pot Marigold
In Latin
zucchini
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Calendula
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Zucchini and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Pot Marigold season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Zucchini and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Zucchini and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Pot Marigold
Care of Zucchini and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.