Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Hillside
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Chayote
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Chayote
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Chayote
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Chayote
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Chayote
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
chuchu
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Chayote
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
chayote
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Chayote and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.