Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Kernel
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Chayote
स्वीट कॉर्न
In French
Chayote
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Chayote
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Chayote
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
chuchu
milho doce
In Polish
Chayote
Kukurydza
In Latin
chayote
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sicyeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Chayote and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Chayote and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Chayote and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Chayote and Sweet Corn
Care of Chayote and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.