Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Leucojum
Chayote
In German
Leucojum
Chayote
In French
Leucojum
Chayote
In Spanish
Leucojum
Chayote
In Greek
Leucojum
Chayote
In Portuguese
Leucojum
chuchu
In Polish
Leucojum
Chayote
In Latin
Leucojum
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Chayote
Season and care of Leucojum and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Chayote Physical Information
Leucojum and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leucojum and Chayote are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Chayote
Care of Leucojum and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.