Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
25.40 cm
25.00 cm
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chayote
In German
Hortensie
Chayote
In French
Hortensia
Chayote
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chayote
In Greek
υδραγεία
Chayote
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
chuchu
In Polish
Hortensja
Chayote
In Latin
Hibiscus
chayote
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Batavia and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Batavia and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Batavia and Chayote. Batavia doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Batavia does not have fragrant flowers. Batavia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chayote has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Batavia and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Batavia and Chayote
Season and care of Batavia and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Batavia and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Batavia is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Batavia is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Batavia and Chayote Physical Information
Batavia and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Batavia and Chayote are as follows:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Batavia and Chayote
Care of Batavia and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Batavia pruning is done 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 Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.