Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1 - 7,15 - 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Pinus balfouriana
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Foxtail pine
In Hindi
Chayote
foxtail pine
In German
Chayote
foxtail Kiefer
In French
Chayote
sétaire pin
In Spanish
Chayote
pino de cola de zorra
In Greek
Chayote
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
In Portuguese
chuchu
pinho foxtail
In Polish
Chayote
włośnica sosny
In Latin
chayote
panicum pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Foxtail pine
Season and care of Chayote and Foxtail pine is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Foxtail pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Foxtail pine Physical Information
Chayote and Foxtail pine physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Foxtail pine are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Foxtail pine flower color:
- Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Foxtail pine
Care of Chayote and Foxtail pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.