Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Chayote
jumping cholla
In German
Chayote
jumping cholla
In French
Chayote
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Chayote
jumping cholla
In Greek
Chayote
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
chuchu
jumping cholla
In Polish
Chayote
jumping cholla
In Latin
chayote
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sechium
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Chayote and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Chayote and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Chayote and Jumping Cholla
Care of Chayote and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.