Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
America
North America
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Grass
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
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
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
तोरी
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Zucchini
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Courgette
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
calabacín
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Kabaczek
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
zucchini
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Softstem Bulrush season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Zucchini and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.