Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Hillside
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, 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 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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, 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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Chayote
Broomsedge grass
In German
Chayote
broomsedge Gras
In French
Chayote
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Chayote
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Chayote
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
chuchu
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Chayote
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
chayote
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Broomsedge
Season and care of Chayote and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Broomsedge Physical Information
Chayote and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Chayote and Broomsedge
Care of Chayote and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.