Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, 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
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
Insects
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Lovage
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Chayote
In German
Liebstöckel
Chayote
In French
livèche
Chayote
In Spanish
lovage
Chayote
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Chayote
In Portuguese
lovage
chuchu
In Polish
lubczyk
Chayote
In Latin
ligusticum
chayote
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Chayote
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Chayote Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Chayote are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Chayote
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale 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.