Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Hillside
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
chuchu
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Chayote and Teak
Season and care of Chayote and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Chayote and Teak Physical Information
Chayote and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Teak are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chayote and Teak
Care of Chayote and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.