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Sechium Species, Chayote, Cho Ko, Cho-Cho, Mirliton, Tacaco Cimarron, Vegetable Pear

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Family

Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sechium (SEK-ee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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positive

neutral

negative

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Sechium Species, Chayote, Cho Ko, Cho-Cho, Mirliton, Tacaco Cimarron, Vegetable Pear

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