Chayote

Twinleaf

About Chayote and Twinleaf

Chayote

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Central America

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Hillside

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-3

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.00 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

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

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Farmland

Showy Purposes

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

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SECHIUM edule

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Common Name

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Violales

Ranunculales

Family

Cucurbitaceae

Berberidaceae

Genus

Sechium

Jeffersonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Chayote and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Chayote and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Chayote and Twinleaf. Chayote doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Chayote does not have fragrant flowers. Chayote has allergic reactions like and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Chayote and Twinleaf

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

Chayote and Twinleaf Physical Information

Chayote and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Twinleaf are as follows:

Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Chayote and Twinleaf

Care of Chayote and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.