Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Does not require regular watering, 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Chayote
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Chayote
Laub- Cattail
In French
Chayote
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Chayote
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Chayote
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
chuchu
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Chayote
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
chayote
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Chayote and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.