Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Hillside
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Chayote
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Chayote
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Chayote
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Chayote
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Chayote
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
chuchu
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Chayote
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Bael
Season and care of Chayote and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bael season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Chayote and Bael Physical Information
Chayote and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Bael are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Chayote and Bael
Care of Chayote and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.