Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Iris
Habitat
Hillside
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Chayote
Dwarf Iris
In German
Chayote
Zwergiris
In French
Chayote
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Chayote
Enano Iris
In Greek
Chayote
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
chuchu
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Chayote
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
chayote
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Chayote and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Chayote and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Chayote and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Chayote and Dwarf Iris
Care of Chayote and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.