Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Hillside
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Chayote
candelabra
In German
Chayote
Kandelaber
In French
Chayote
candélabre
In Spanish
Chayote
Candelabra
In Greek
Chayote
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
chuchu
Candelabra
In Polish
Chayote
świeczniki
In Latin
chayote
candelabra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Candelabra
Season and care of Chayote and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Candelabra Physical Information
Chayote and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Candelabra are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chayote and Candelabra
Care of Chayote and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.