Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Hillside
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Fruit Bats
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Sugar Apple
In German
Chayote
Zuckerapfel
In French
Chayote
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Chayote
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Chayote
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
chuchu
Pinha
In Polish
Chayote
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
chayote
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Magnoliales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Maloideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Chayote and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Chayote and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Chayote and Sugar Apple
Care of Chayote and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.