Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Chayote
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Chayote
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Chayote
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Chayote
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Chayote
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
chuchu
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Chayote
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Sechium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Chayote
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Chayote Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Chayote are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Chayote
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.