Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
25.00 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
APLECTRUM hyemale
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Adam and Eve, Putty Root
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chayote
In German
Hortensie
Chayote
In French
Hortensia
Chayote
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chayote
In Greek
υδραγεία
Chayote
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
chuchu
In Polish
Hortensja
Chayote
In Latin
Hibiscus
chayote
Family
Orchidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Putty Root and Chayote
Wondering what are the properties of Putty Root and Chayote? We provide you with everything About Putty Root and Chayote. Putty Root doesn't have thorns and Chayote doesn't have thorns. Also Putty Root does not have fragrant flowers. Putty Root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chayote has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Putty Root and Chayote and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Putty Root and Chayote
Season and care of Putty Root and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Putty Root and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Putty Root season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Putty Root is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Putty Root is Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Putty Root and Chayote Physical Information
Putty Root and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Putty Root height is 15.20 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Putty Root and Chayote are as follows:
Putty Root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Putty Root leaf color: Dark Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Putty Root and Chayote
Care of Putty Root and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Putty Root 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 Putty Root needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chayote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.