Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bambusoideae
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-3
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
25.00 cm
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Chayote
In German
Hedge Bambus
Chayote
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Chayote
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Chayote
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Chayote
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
chuchu
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Chayote
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Chayote
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedge Bamboo and Chayote Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Chayote are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Chayote
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.