Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
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
Clay, 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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Chayote
Ragged Robin
In German
Chayote
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Chayote
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Chayote
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Chayote
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
chuchu
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Chayote
Ragged Robin
In Latin
chayote
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Chayote and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Chayote and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Ragged Robin
Care of Chayote and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.