Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Hillside
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Chayote
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Chayote
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Chayote
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Chayote
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Chayote
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
chuchu
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Chayote
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
chayote
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Chayote and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.