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About Fernleaf Dill and Chayote


About Chayote and Fernleaf Dill


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Herb  
Vegetable  

Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia  
Mexico, Central America  

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear  

Number of Varieties
100  
99+
7  

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  
Hillside  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12*1  
12-3  

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

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Vining/Climbing  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
40.60 cm  
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
25.00 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse  
Light Green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate  
Irregular  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry Conditions  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
-  
Medium  

In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Bees, Flies  
Bees, Flying insects  

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Farmland  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin  

Edible Uses
-  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem  

Other Uses
-  
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
-  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border  
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'  
SECHIUM edule  

Common Name
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill  
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola  

In Hindi
Hydrangea  
Chayote  

In German
Hortensie  
Chayote  

In French
Hortensia  
Chayote  

In Spanish
Hortensia  
Chayote  

In Greek
υδραγεία  
Chayote  

In Portuguese
Hortênsia  
chuchu  

In Polish
Hortensja  
Chayote  

In Latin
Hibiscus  
chayote  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
-  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
-  
Violales  

Family
Apiaceae  
Cucurbitaceae  

Genus
-  
Sechium  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Sicyeae  

Subfamily
-  
Cucurbitoideae  

Number of Species
2  
5  
99+

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Properties of Fernleaf Dill and Chayote

Wondering what are the properties of Fernleaf Dill and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Fernleaf Dill and Chayote. Fernleaf Dill doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Fernleaf Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Fernleaf Dill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chayote has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Fernleaf Dill and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Fernleaf Dill and Chayote

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

Fernleaf Dill and Chayote Physical Information

Fernleaf Dill and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Fernleaf Dill and Chayote are as follows:

Care of Fernleaf Dill and Chayote

Care of Fernleaf Dill and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fernleaf Dill 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 Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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