Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Not Available
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Chayote
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Chayote
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Chayote
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Chayote
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Chayote
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
chuchu
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Chayote
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Chayote
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Chayote Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Chayote are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Chayote
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox 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.