Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
it is a type of oleander
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
In Hindi
पीला कनेर
Chayote
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Chayote
In French
Oleander Jaune
Chayote
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Chayote
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Chayote
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
chuchu
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Chayote
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
chayote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Violales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Chayote
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Chayote is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Chayote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chayote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Chayote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Oleander and Chayote Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Chayote physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Chayote are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Chayote flower color: Light Green
- Chayote leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Oleander and Chayote
Care of Yellow Oleander and Chayote include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Oleander 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.