Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Hillside
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Chayote
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Chayote
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Chayote
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Chayote
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Chayote
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
chuchu
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Chayote
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
chayote
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Violales
Gentianales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sechium
Peltophorum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Black Wattle
Season and care of Chayote and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Black Wattle Physical Information
Chayote and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Black Wattle are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Chayote and Black Wattle
Care of Chayote and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.