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How to grow and care for Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir., Spanish gourd, Cushaw, Crookneck pumpkin

Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright direct light

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

water

How to water Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir.

How often should I water?

check Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

When is the Dormant period?

it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.

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Light & Location

How much light does a Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. need?

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Bright direct light

Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!

This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!

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20K~

2K

20K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

The taxonomic classification of Cucurbita moschata (Duchesne) Duchesne ex Poir. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Cucurbitales, Family: Cucurbitaceae, Genus: Cucurbita, Species: Cucurbita moschata

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanAnnual
Hardiness Zone5 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderCucurbitales
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucurbita
SpeciesCucurbita moschata

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