Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Chayote
In German
Mexican Hat
Chayote
In French
Mexican Hat
Chayote
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Chayote
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Chayote
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
chuchu
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Chayote
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
chayote
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Chayote
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Chayote season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Chayote Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Chayote are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Chayote
Care of Mexican Hat and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat 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.