Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
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
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Amur Maple
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Chayote
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Chayote
In French
érable de l'Amour
Chayote
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Chayote
In Greek
Amur Maple
Chayote
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
chuchu
In Polish
klon amur
Chayote
In Latin
amur acernis
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Violales
Family
Aceraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Chayote
Season and care of Amur Maple and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Chayote Physical Information
Amur Maple and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Chayote are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Chayote
Care of Amur Maple and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.