Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Hillside
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, 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, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Chayote
Chayote
In French
Chayote
Chayote
In Spanish
Chayote
Chayote
In Portuguese
chuchu
chuchu
In Polish
Chayote
Chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Chayote
Season and care of Chayote and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Chayote Physical Information
Chayote and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chayote and Chayote are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Chayote
Care of Chayote and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.