Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
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
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
California Live Oak
In Hindi
Chayote
पुरान बलूत
In German
Chayote
Live Oak
In French
Chayote
Live Oak
In Spanish
Chayote
roble vivo
In Greek
Chayote
live oak
In Portuguese
chuchu
carvalho vivo
In Polish
Chayote
Live Oak
In Latin
chayote
live quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Live Oak
Season and care of Chayote and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Live Oak Physical Information
Chayote and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Live Oak are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Live Oak
Care of Chayote and Live Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.