Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
Chayote
In German
Kirschtomate
Chayote
In French
Tomate cerise
Chayote
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Chayote
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
Chayote
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
chuchu
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
Chayote
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Cherry Tomato and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Cherry Tomato and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Cherry Tomato and Chayote. Cherry Tomato doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Cherry Tomato does not have fragrant flowers. Cherry Tomato has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting and Chayote has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness and Vomiting. 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 Cherry Tomato and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Chayote
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Chayote Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Chayote are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Cherry Tomato and Chayote
Care of Cherry Tomato and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.