Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 deadheads
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Chayote
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Chayote
In French
Ragged Robin
Chayote
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Chayote
In Greek
ragged Robin
Chayote
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
chuchu
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Chayote
In Latin
Robin ragged
chayote
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Chayote
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Chayote season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Chayote Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Chayote are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Chayote
Care of Ragged Robin and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.