Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Hillside
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Chayote
Chokecherry
In German
Chayote
Chokecherry
In French
Chayote
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Chayote
Chokecherry
In Greek
Chayote
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
chuchu
Chokecherry
In Polish
Chayote
Chokecherry
In Latin
chayote
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Chokecherry
Season and care of Chayote and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Chokecherry Physical Information
Chayote and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Chokecherry are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Chayote and Chokecherry
Care of Chayote and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.