Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Spanish
Abelia
Chayote
In Portuguese
Abelia
chuchu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Violales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Abelia and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Chayote. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chayote has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Chayote
Season and care of Abelia and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Chayote season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Chayote Physical Information
Abelia and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Abelia and Chayote are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Chayote
Care of Abelia and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.