Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Black Currant
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Black Currant
Chayote
In German
Black Currant
Chayote
In French
groseille noire
Chayote
In Spanish
negro Grosella
Chayote
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
Chayote
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
chuchu
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
Chayote
In Latin
nigrum currants
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Black Currant and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Chayote. Black Currant has thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Chayote has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Chayote
Season and care of Black Currant and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Chayote Physical Information
Black Currant and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Chayote are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Chayote
Care of Black Currant and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.