Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Cherry Stuffer, Sweet Cherry, Hot Cherry
Habitat
Hillside
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Armyworm, Borers, Red blotch, Stink bugs, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Pick'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Cherry Pepper, Cherry Pick Pepper
In Hindi
Chayote
चेरी मिर्च
In German
Chayote
Kirsche Pfeffer
In French
Chayote
cerise Pepper
In Spanish
Chayote
cereza de la pimienta
In Greek
Chayote
Cherry πιπέρι
In Portuguese
chuchu
cereja pimenta
In Polish
Chayote
Cherry Pieprz
In Latin
chayote
Cherry Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Cherry Pepper
Season and care of Chayote and Cherry Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Cherry Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Pepper is Neutral.
Chayote and Cherry Pepper Physical Information
Chayote and Cherry Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Cherry Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Cherry Pepper are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Cherry Pepper flower color: White
- Cherry Pepper leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Chayote and Cherry Pepper
Care of Chayote and Cherry Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Pepper 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 Cherry Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.