Chayote

Brussels Sprouts

About Chayote and Brussels Sprouts

Chayote

Brussels Sprouts

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage

Number of Varieties

7110

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Habitat

Hillside

Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

6-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm121.92 cm

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm60.96 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Broad, Unlobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)

Common Name

Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola

Brussels Sprouts

In Hindi

Chayote

Brussels Sprouts plant

In German

Chayote

Rosenkohl Pflanze

In French

Chayote

Choux de Bruxelles plante

In Spanish

Chayote

planta de coles de Bruselas

In Greek

Chayote

φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών

In Portuguese

chuchu

Couves de Bruxelas planta

In Polish

Chayote

Brukselka roślin

In Latin

chayote

Bruxellis pullulat herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Capparales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Sechium

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

5150

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Brussels Sprouts. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Brussels Sprouts doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like and Brussels Sprouts has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts

Season and care of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.

Chayote and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information

Chayote and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color:

Care of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts

Care of Chayote and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.