Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
agricultural areas
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Acuminate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
तोरी
Silver bells
In German
Zucchini
Silver bells
In French
Courgette
Silver bells
In Spanish
calabacín
Silver bells
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Silver bells
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Silver bells
In Polish
Kabaczek
Silver bells
In Latin
zucchini
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asparagaceae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Silver Bells
Season and care of Zucchini and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Silver Bells season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Zucchini and Silver Bells Physical Information
Zucchini and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Silver Bells are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Silver Bells
Care of Zucchini and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.