Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES rubrum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Red Currant
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Red Currant
Chayote
In German
Rote Johannisbeere
Chayote
In French
Groseille
Chayote
In Spanish
Grosella
Chayote
In Greek
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
Chayote
In Portuguese
Groselha
chuchu
In Polish
Porzeczkowy
Chayote
In Latin
red RIBES
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Red Currant and Chayote
Season and care of Red Currant and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Red Currant and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Currant season is Summer and Chayote season is Summer. The type of soil for Red Currant is Loam and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Currant and Chayote Physical Information
Red Currant and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Red Currant and Chayote are as follows:
Red Currant flower color: Green
Red Currant leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Red Currant and Chayote
Care of Red Currant and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Currant 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.