Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
White, Light Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Cholla
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Chayote
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Chayote
In French
usine de Cholla
Chayote
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Chayote
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Chayote
In Portuguese
planta Salão
chuchu
In Polish
roślin Hall
Chayote
In Latin
plant Hall
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Sechium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Chayote
Season and care of Cholla and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Chayote Physical Information
Cholla and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Chayote are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Chayote
Care of Cholla and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla 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.