Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Chayote
In German
Kracher penstemon
Chayote
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Chayote
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Chayote
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Chayote
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
chuchu
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Chayote
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
chayote
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Chayote season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.