Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Hillside
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Chayote
बोतल ट्री
In German
Chayote
Flaschenbaum
In French
Chayote
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Chayote
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Chayote
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
chuchu
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Chayote
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
chayote
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Sechium
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Chayote and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Chayote and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Chayote and Bottle Tree
Care of Chayote and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.