Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Prunus serrulata
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Chayote
In French
cerisier
Chayote
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Chayote
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Chayote
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
chuchu
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Chayote
In Latin
florentem cerasis
chayote
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Chayote
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Chayote season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Cherry and Chayote Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Chayote are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Chayote
Care of Flowering Cherry and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry 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.