Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Chayote
silver dollar
In German
Chayote
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Chayote
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Chayote
planta de la plata
In Greek
Chayote
silver dollar
In Portuguese
chuchu
silver dollar
In Polish
Chayote
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
chayote
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Chayote and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Chayote and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Chayote and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Chayote and Silver Dollar
Care of Chayote and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.