Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
-
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Needle Grass
Chayote
In German
Nadel- Gras
Chayote
In French
aiguille Herbe
Chayote
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Chayote
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Chayote
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
chuchu
In Polish
igła do trawy
Chayote
In Latin
acus Grass
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Chayote
Season and care of Needle Grass and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Chayote Physical Information
Needle Grass and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Chayote are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Needle Grass and Chayote
Care of Needle Grass and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.