Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Rosa Andeli
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Double Delight Rose, Hybrid Tea Rose
In Hindi
Chayote
Double Delight Rose
In German
Chayote
Double Delight Rose
In French
Chayote
Double Delight Rose
In Spanish
Chayote
Double Delight Rose
In Greek
Chayote
Double Delight Rose
In Portuguese
chuchu
Prazer dobro Rosa
In Polish
Chayote
Double Delight Rose
In Latin
chayote
Double Delight Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Double Delight Rose
Season and care of Chayote and Double Delight Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Double Delight Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Double Delight Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Double Delight Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Double Delight Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Double Delight Rose Physical Information
Chayote and Double Delight Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Double Delight Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Double Delight Rose are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Double Delight Rose flower color: Red and Ivory
- Double Delight Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Double Delight Rose
Care of Chayote and Double Delight Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Double Delight Rose 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 Double Delight Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.