Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Hillside
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Chayote
Cordia subcordata
In German
Chayote
Cordia subcordata
In French
Chayote
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Chayote
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Chayote
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
chuchu
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Chayote
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
chayote
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Kou
Season and care of Chayote and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Kou Physical Information
Chayote and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Kou are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Kou
Care of Chayote and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.