Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
European crab apple
In Hindi
Chayote
european crab apple
In German
Chayote
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Chayote
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Chayote
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Chayote
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
chuchu
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Chayote
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
chayote
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Chayote and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Chayote and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Chayote and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chayote and European Crab Apple
Care of Chayote and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.