Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Glossy abelia
In Spanish
Chayote
Abelia
In Portuguese
chuchu
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Chayote and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Abelia. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Chayote and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chayote and Abelia
Season and care of Chayote and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Abelia Physical Information
Chayote and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chayote and Abelia are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chayote and Abelia
Care of Chayote and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.