Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Medium
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Allamanda
Chayote
In German
Allamanda
Chayote
In French
Allamanda
Chayote
In Spanish
Allamanda
Chayote
In Greek
Allamanda
Chayote
In Portuguese
Allamanda
chuchu
In Polish
Allamanda
Chayote
In Latin
Allamanda
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Violales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Allamanda and Chayote
Season and care of Allamanda and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Chayote Physical Information
Allamanda and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Chayote are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Chayote
Care of Allamanda and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda 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.