Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Japan
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less 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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Chayote
sasanqua
In German
Chayote
sasanqua
In French
Chayote
sasanqua
In Spanish
Chayote
sasanqua
In Greek
Chayote
sasanqua
In Portuguese
chuchu
Sasankya
In Polish
Chayote
Sasankya
In Latin
chayote
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Sasanqua
Season and care of Chayote and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Sasanqua Physical Information
Chayote and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Sasanqua are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Sasanqua
Care of Chayote and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.