Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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, 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 or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Chayote
बिगोनिया
In German
Chayote
Begonie
In French
Chayote
Begonia
In Spanish
Chayote
Begonia
In Greek
Chayote
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
chuchu
Begônia
In Polish
Chayote
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Begonia
Season and care of Chayote and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Begonia Physical Information
Chayote and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Begonia are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Chayote and Begonia
Care of Chayote and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.