Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
agricultural areas
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
Sunset Zone
-
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In German
Zucchini
tabardillo
In French
Courgette
tabardillo
In Spanish
calabacín
tabardillo
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Tabardillo
In Polish
Kabaczek
Tabardillo
In Latin
zucchini
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Calliandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zucchini and Tabardillo
Season and care of Zucchini and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Tabardillo season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Tabardillo Physical Information
Zucchini and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Tabardillo are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Zucchini and Tabardillo
Care of Zucchini and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.