Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Hillside
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Beans
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Chayote
Cotyledon
In French
Chayote
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Chayote
Cotyledon
In Greek
Chayote
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
chuchu
Cotyledon
In Polish
Chayote
Liścień
In Latin
chayote
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Sechium
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Cotyledon
Season and care of Chayote and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Chayote and Cotyledon Physical Information
Chayote and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Cotyledon are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chayote and Cotyledon
Care of Chayote and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.