Chayote

Thyme

About Chayote and Thyme

Chayote

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Herbs

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Asia, Europe

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

7300

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Habitat

Hillside

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flying insects

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola

Thyme

In Hindi

Chayote

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Chayote

Thymian

In French

Chayote

Thym

In Spanish

Chayote

Tomillo

In Greek

Chayote

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

chuchu

Tomilho

In Polish

Chayote

Tymianek

In Latin

chayote

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Sechium

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

5350

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Thyme. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like and Thyme has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chayote and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chayote and Thyme

Season and care of Chayote and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Chayote and Thyme Physical Information

Chayote and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Thyme are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Chayote and Thyme

Care of Chayote and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.