Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Chayote
QUICKSTICK
In German
Chayote
QUICKSTICK
In French
Chayote
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Chayote
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Chayote
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
chuchu
QuickStick
In Polish
Chayote
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
chayote
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Quickstick
Season and care of Chayote and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Quickstick Physical Information
Chayote and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Quickstick are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Quickstick
Care of Chayote and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.