Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Chayote
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Chayote
In French
Rocket Dame
Chayote
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Chayote
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Chayote
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
chuchu
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Chayote
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Chayote
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Chayote season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Chayote Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Chayote are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Chayote
Care of Dame's Rocket and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.