Chayote

Lemon

About Chayote and Lemon

Chayote

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Asia

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Number of Varieties

750

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Habitat

Hillside

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Drought, Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

CITRUS limon

Common Name

Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola

Lemon

In Hindi

Chayote

नींबू

In German

Chayote

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Chayote

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Chayote

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

Chayote

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

chuchu

Limão

In Polish

Chayote

Cytrynowy

In Latin

chayote

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Sapindales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Sechium

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Rosids

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

550

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Lemon. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like and Lemon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chayote and Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chayote and Lemon

Season and care of Chayote and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.

Chayote and Lemon Physical Information

Chayote and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Lemon are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Chayote and Lemon

Care of Chayote and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.