Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
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 ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Marijuana
In Hindi
Chayote
मारिजुआना
In German
Chayote
Marihuana
In French
Chayote
Marijuana
In Spanish
Chayote
Marijuana
In Greek
Chayote
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
chuchu
Maconha
In Polish
Chayote
Marihuana
In Latin
chayote
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Marijuana
Season and care of Chayote and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Marijuana Physical Information
Chayote and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chayote and Marijuana are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Marijuana
Care of Chayote and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.