Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Allergy
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coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Chayote
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Chayote
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Chayote
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Chayote
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Chayote
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
chuchu
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Chayote
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
chayote
Prunus serotina 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 Black Cherry
Season and care of Chayote and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Black Cherry Physical Information
Chayote and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Black Cherry are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Black Cherry
Care of Chayote and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.