Chayote

Black Birch

About Chayote and Black Birch

Chayote

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

740

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Habitat

Hillside

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Chayote

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Chayote

Schwarze Birke

In French

Chayote

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Chayote

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Chayote

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

chuchu

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Chayote

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

chayote

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Fagales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Sechium

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

540

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Black Birch. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like and Black Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chayote and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chayote and Black Birch

Season and care of Chayote and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Chayote and Black Birch Physical Information

Chayote and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Black Birch are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Chayote and Black Birch

Care of Chayote and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.