Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
Hillside
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Obtuse
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
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Tolerances
Dry Conditions
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water frequently, 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 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Mites
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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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
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Schefflera
In Hindi
Chayote
Schefflera
In German
Chayote
Schefflera
In French
Chayote
Schefflera
In Spanish
Chayote
Schefflera
In Greek
Chayote
Schefflera
In Portuguese
chuchu
Schefflera
In Polish
Chayote
Schefflera
In Latin
chayote
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Schefflera
Season and care of Chayote and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Schefflera Physical Information
Chayote and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Chayote and Schefflera
Care of Chayote and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.