Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Hillside
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Chayote
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Chayote
cerisier
In Spanish
Chayote
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Chayote
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
chuchu
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Chayote
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
chayote
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Chayote and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Chayote and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Flowering Cherry
Care of Chayote and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.