Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
30.50 cm
25.00 cm
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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
Family
Apiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
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.
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:
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
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.