Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
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Habitat
Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Chayote
tabardillo
In German
Chayote
tabardillo
In French
Chayote
tabardillo
In Spanish
Chayote
tabardillo
In Greek
Chayote
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
chuchu
Tabardillo
In Polish
Chayote
Tabardillo
In Latin
chayote
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Tabardillo
Season and care of Chayote and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Tabardillo Physical Information
Chayote and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Tabardillo are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Tabardillo
Care of Chayote and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.