Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Hillside
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Chayote
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Chayote
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Chayote
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chayote
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Chayote
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
chuchu
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Chayote
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
chayote
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Chayote and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Chayote and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chayote and Bird Cherry
Care of Chayote and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.