Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Hillside
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Chayote
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Chayote
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Chayote
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Chayote
cólquico
In Greek
Chayote
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
chuchu
aftomn gema
In Polish
Chayote
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
chayote
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Chayote and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Chayote and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Autumn Crocus
Care of Chayote and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.