Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Chayote
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Chayote
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Chayote
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Chayote
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Chayote
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
chuchu
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Chayote
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
chayote
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Chayote and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Chayote and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Chayote and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Chayote and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.