Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Hillside
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In French
Chayote
Cannelle
In Spanish
Chayote
Canela
In Portuguese
chuchu
Canela
In Polish
Chayote
Cynamon
In Latin
chayote
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Cinnamon
Season and care of Chayote and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Cinnamon Physical Information
Chayote and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Cinnamon are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Chayote and Cinnamon
Care of Chayote and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.