Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PAPAVER nudicaule
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Iceland Poppy
In Hindi
Chayote
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
In German
Chayote
Islandmohn
In French
Chayote
pavot d'Islande
In Spanish
Chayote
amapola de Islandia
In Greek
Chayote
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
chuchu
papoila de Islândia
In Polish
Chayote
Iceland Poppy
In Latin
chayote
Iceland Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Ranunculales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Iceland Poppy
Season and care of Chayote and Iceland Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Iceland Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Iceland Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Iceland Poppy Physical Information
Chayote and Iceland Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Chayote and Iceland Poppy are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Chayote and Iceland Poppy
Care of Chayote and Iceland Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iceland Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.