Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Asteraceae
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Chayote
Cape Daisy
In German
Chayote
Cape Daisy
In French
Chayote
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Chayote
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Chayote
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
chuchu
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Chayote
Cape Daisy
In Latin
chayote
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Sechium
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Chayote and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Chayote and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Chayote and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chayote and Cape Daisy
Care of Chayote and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.