Ceanothus

Chayote

About Ceanothus and Chayote

Ceanothus

Chayote

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Number of Varieties

507

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas

Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-7

12-3

Sunset Zone

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm25.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Hot Pink

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry Conditions

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Ceanothus

chayote

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Violales

Family

Rhamnaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Ceanothus

Sechium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

705

1 27800

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Properties of Ceanothus and Chayote

Wondering what are the properties of Ceanothus and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Ceanothus and Chayote. Ceanothus doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Ceanothus does not have fragrant flowers. Ceanothus has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Chayote has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Ceanothus and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ceanothus and Chayote

Season and care of Ceanothus and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Chayote season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ceanothus and Chayote Physical Information

Ceanothus and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Chayote are as follows:

Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green

Care of Ceanothus and Chayote

Care of Ceanothus and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.