Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Hillside
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water more in summer, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
-
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
Chayote
Phlox plant
In German
Chayote
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Chayote
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Chayote
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Chayote
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
chuchu
planta Phlox
In Polish
Chayote
Phlox roślin
In Latin
chayote
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Phlox
Season and care of Chayote and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Chayote and Phlox Physical Information
Chayote and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Phlox are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Phlox
Care of Chayote and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.