Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Firecracker Flower
In German
Chayote
Kracher-Blume
In French
Chayote
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Chayote
flor petardo
In Greek
Chayote
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
chuchu
flor foguete
In Polish
Chayote
petarda kwiat
In Latin
chayote
flos Firecracker
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Chayote and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Chayote and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Firecracker Flower
Care of Chayote and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.