Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
25.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chayote
In German
Yambohne
Chayote
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Chayote
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chayote
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chayote
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
chuchu
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chayote
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
chayote
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Sechium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Chayote
Season and care of Jicama and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Chayote Physical Information
Jicama and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Chayote are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Chayote
Care of Jicama and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.