Chayote

Papaya

About Chayote and Papaya

Chayote

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Fruit

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

720

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Habitat

Hillside

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm457.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm7.62 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand, Well drained

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

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

CARICA papaya

Common Name

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

Papaya

In Hindi

Chayote

पपीता

In German

Chayote

Papaya

In French

Chayote

Papaye

In Spanish

Chayote

Papaya

In Greek

Chayote

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

chuchu

Mamão

In Polish

Chayote

Papaja

In Latin

chayote

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Brassicales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Sechium

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

530

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Papaya

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

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Season and Care of Chayote and Papaya

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

Chayote and Papaya Physical Information

Chayote and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Papaya are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Chayote and Papaya

Care of Chayote and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.