Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Habitat
Hillside
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
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
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Bartlett Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Chayote
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
In German
Chayote
Bartlett-Birne
In French
Chayote
Poire Bartlett
In Spanish
Chayote
Bartlett Pear
In Greek
Chayote
Bartlett Pear
In Portuguese
chuchu
Bartlett Pear
In Polish
Chayote
Bartlett Pear
In Latin
chayote
bartlett pirum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Bartlett Pear
Season and care of Chayote and Bartlett Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Bartlett Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Bartlett Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bartlett Pear is Neutral.
Chayote and Bartlett Pear Physical Information
Chayote and Bartlett Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Bartlett Pear are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
- Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Bartlett Pear
Care of Chayote and Bartlett Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.