Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Hillside
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Chayote
Elephant Apple
In German
Chayote
Elefant von Apple
In French
Chayote
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
Chayote
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Chayote
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
chuchu
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Chayote
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
chayote
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Dilleniales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Chayote and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Chayote and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Elephant Apple
Care of Chayote and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.