Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
agricultural areas
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Cuneate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
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
Glossy
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
-
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Zucchini
Tilapia
In French
Courgette
Tilapia
In Spanish
calabacín
tilapia
In Portuguese
abobrinha
tilaka
In Polish
Kabaczek
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Symplocos
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Tilaka
Season and care of Zucchini and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Tilaka season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Tilaka Physical Information
Zucchini and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Tilaka are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Tilaka
Care of Zucchini and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.