Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Chayote
Allamanda
In German
Chayote
Allamanda
In French
Chayote
Allamanda
In Spanish
Chayote
Allamanda
In Greek
Chayote
Allamanda
In Portuguese
chuchu
Allamanda
In Polish
Chayote
Allamanda
In Latin
chayote
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Allamanda
Season and care of Chayote and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Allamanda Physical Information
Chayote and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Allamanda are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chayote and Allamanda
Care of Chayote and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.