Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In German
Zuckerapfel
Chayote
In French
Sugar Apple
Chayote
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Chayote
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Chayote
In Portuguese
Pinha
chuchu
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Chayote
In Latin
Sugar Apple
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Violales
Family
Annonaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Chayote
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Chayote season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Chayote Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Chayote are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Chayote
Care of Sugar Apple and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.