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About Chayote and Citron

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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Vegetable
Fruit
1.3 Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
1.4 Types
Not available
etrog
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Hillside
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12-9
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
610.00 cm
Rank: 53 (Overall)
240.00 cm
Rank: 78 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
180.00 cm
Rank: 70 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Light Green
White, Purple
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green
Yellow
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate elongated
2.4 Thorns
2% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
66% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
60% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
65% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
45% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
18% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
34% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
22% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
35% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
No List of Vegetables Garden Plants has it !
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
2% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
78% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
6.1.3 Edible Uses
98% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% List of Vegetables Garden Plants have it !
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
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6.5 Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CITRUS medica
7.2 Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Citron
7.2.1 In Hindi
Chayote
नीबू
7.2.2 In German
Chayote
Zitrone
7.2.3 In French
Chayote
Citron
7.2.4 In Spanish
Chayote
Cidra
7.2.5 In Greek
Chayote
Κίτρο
7.2.6 In Portuguese
chuchu
cidra
7.2.7 In Polish
Chayote
Cytryna
7.2.8 In Latin
chayote
Chron
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Violales
Sapindales
8.5 Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
8.6 Genus
Sechium
Citrus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Sicyeae
Citreae
8.9 Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Aurantioideae
8.10 Number of Species
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Properties of Chayote and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Citron? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Citron. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like Not Available and Citron has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chayote and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Chayote and Citron

Season and care of Chayote and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Chayote and Citron Physical Information

Chayote and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Citron are as follows:

  • Chayote flower color: Light Green

  • Chayote leaf color: Green

  • Citron flower color: White and Purple

  • Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Chayote and Citron

Care of Chayote and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.