Pecan

Chayote

About Pecan and Chayote

Pecan

Chayote

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Mexico, Central America

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Hillside

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-3

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm25.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Light Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, vegetative cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Bees, Flying insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Farmland

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

SECHIUM edule

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola

In Hindi

पेकॉन

Chayote

In German

Pekannuss

Chayote

In French

Pacanier

Chayote

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Chayote

In Greek

Pecan

Chayote

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

chuchu

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Chayote

In Latin

Pecan

chayote

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Violales

Family

Juglandaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Sechium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Sicyeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Cucurbitoideae

Number of Species

195

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Chayote

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Chayote. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Chayote has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Chayote

Season and care of Pecan and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pecan and Chayote Physical Information

Pecan and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Chayote are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Chayote

Care of Pecan and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan 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.