Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Chayote
बरमूडा घास
In German
Chayote
Bermuda Gras
In French
Chayote
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Portuguese
chuchu
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Chayote
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
chayote
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Sechium
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Chayote and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Chayote and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Bermuda Grass
Care of Chayote and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.