Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Hillside
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
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
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Fungal Diseases
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
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
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
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Chayote
Tomatillos
In German
Chayote
Tomatillos
In French
Chayote
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Chayote
Tomatillos
In Greek
Chayote
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
chuchu
Tomatillos
In Polish
Chayote
Tomatillos
In Latin
chayote
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Chayote and Tomatillo
Season and care of Chayote and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Chayote and Tomatillo Physical Information
Chayote and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Tomatillo are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Chayote and Tomatillo
Care of Chayote and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.