Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Hillside
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
-
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Arjuna
In Hindi
Chayote
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Chayote
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Chayote
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Chayote
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
chuchu
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Chayote
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Chayote and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Chayote and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Arjuna Tree
Care of Chayote and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.