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Hubbard Squash
Cucurbita maxima 'Hubbard' · Cucurbitaceae
How it looks
Hubbard Squash is a large, round, gourd-shaped, hard squash in dark green, orange, or gray. Vines with large, rough palmate leaves grow, and large yellow bell-shaped flowers bloom. At 12–20 in (30–50 cm) in size it is very large, common as an autumn and winter squash.
Hubbard Squash is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Cucurbita maxima 'Hubbard'
- Common name
- Hubbard Squash
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
