Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Chayote
Mexican Hat
In German
Chayote
Mexican Hat
In French
Chayote
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Chayote
mexican Hat
In Greek
Chayote
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
chuchu
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Chayote
Mexican Hat
In Latin
chayote
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chayote and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Chayote and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Chayote and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Chayote and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Chayote and Mexican Hat
Care of Chayote and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.