Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
-
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Hillside
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Chayote
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Chayote
Narzissen
In French
Chayote
Narcissus
In Spanish
Chayote
Narcissus
In Greek
Chayote
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
chuchu
Narcissus
In Latin
chayote
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Jonquil
Season and care of Chayote and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Jonquil Physical Information
Chayote and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Jonquil are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Jonquil
Care of Chayote and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.