Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hillside
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
25.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Chayote
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Chayote
Yambohne
In French
Chayote
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Chayote
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Chayote
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
chuchu
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Chayote
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
chayote
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sechium
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Jicama
Season and care of Chayote and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Jicama Physical Information
Chayote and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Jicama are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Jicama
Care of Chayote and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.