Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Not available
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Clematis
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Clematis
In Hindi
Chayote
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Chayote
Klematis
In French
Chayote
Clématite
In Spanish
Chayote
Clemátide
In Greek
Chayote
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
chuchu
Clematite
In Polish
Chayote
Clematis
In Latin
chayote
Clematis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Clematis
Season and care of Chayote and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clematis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Chayote and Clematis Physical Information
Chayote and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Clematis are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Chayote and Clematis
Care of Chayote and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.