Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, 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
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Chayote
In German
Tabebuia
Chayote
In French
Tabebuia
Chayote
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Chayote
In Greek
Tabebuia
Chayote
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
chuchu
In Polish
Tabebuia
Chayote
In Latin
Tabebuia
chayote
Family
Bignoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Chayote
Season and care of Tabebuia and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Chayote season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Chayote Physical Information
Tabebuia and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Chayote are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Chayote
Care of Tabebuia and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia 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.