Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Argentina
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Hillside
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Cholla
In Hindi
Chayote
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Chayote
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Chayote
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Chayote
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Chayote
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
chuchu
planta Salão
In Polish
Chayote
roślin Hall
In Latin
chayote
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sechium
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Cholla
Season and care of Chayote and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Cholla Physical Information
Chayote and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Cholla are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Chayote and Cholla
Care of Chayote and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.