Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Ornamental
Habitat
Hillside
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
chuchu
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
chayote
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Chayote and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Chayote and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Chayote and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Chayote and Globe Amaranth
Care of Chayote and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.