Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Chayote
Pot Marigold
In German
Chayote
Ringelblume
In French
Chayote
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Chayote
Caléndula
In Greek
Chayote
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
chuchu
pot Marigold
In Polish
Chayote
Pot Marigold
In Latin
chayote
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Chayote and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Chayote and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Chayote and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Pot Marigold
Care of Chayote and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.