Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
California
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Hillside
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Chayote
Giant Sequoia
In German
Chayote
Giant Sequoia
In French
Chayote
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Chayote
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Chayote
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
chuchu
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Chayote
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
chayote
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Sechium
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Tribe
Sicyeae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Chayote and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Chayote and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chayote and Giant Sequoia
Care of Chayote and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.