Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Hillside
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water more in summer
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
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Chayote
Silver Birch
In German
Chayote
Weißbirke
In French
Chayote
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Chayote
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Chayote
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
chuchu
Silver Birch
In Polish
Chayote
Silver Birch
In Latin
chayote
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Silver Birch
Season and care of Chayote and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Silver Birch Physical Information
Chayote and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Silver Birch are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chayote and Silver Birch
Care of Chayote and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.