Chayote

Muhly Grass

About Chayote and Muhly Grass

Chayote

Muhly Grass

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Grass

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

725

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Habitat

Hillside

Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Grass like

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

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Ladybug beetles

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

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

Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Chayote

Muhly Grass

In German

Chayote

hairawn muhly

In French

Chayote

muhly herbe

In Spanish

Chayote

muhly Grass

In Greek

Chayote

Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

chuchu

muhly grama

In Polish

Chayote

Muhly Trawa

In Latin

chayote

Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Violales

Cyperales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Sechium

Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

540

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Muhly Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Muhly Grass? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Muhly Grass. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Muhly Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chayote and Muhly Grass

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

Chayote and Muhly Grass Physical Information

Chayote and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Muhly Grass are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Chayote and Muhly Grass

Care of Chayote and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.