Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
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
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Pumpkin
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In French
Citrouille
Chayote
In Spanish
Calabaza
Chayote
In Greek
Κολοκύθι
Chayote
In Portuguese
Abóbora
chuchu
In Latin
cucurbita
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Sicyeae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Pumpkin and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Pumpkin and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Pumpkin and Chayote. Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face and Chayote has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling and Swelling in the face. 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 Pumpkin and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pumpkin and Chayote
Season and care of Pumpkin and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Chayote season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Pumpkin is Well drained and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pumpkin is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pumpkin and Chayote Physical Information
Pumpkin and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin and Chayote are as follows:
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Pumpkin and Chayote
Care of Pumpkin and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pumpkin 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.