Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Alocasia
Hydrangea
In German
Alocasia
Hortensie
In French
Alocasia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Alocasia
Hortensia
In Greek
Alocasia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Alocasia
Hortensja
In Latin
Aglaonema
Hibiscus
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Alocasia and Chaco
Season and care of Alocasia and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Chaco Physical Information
Alocasia and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Chaco are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Alocasia and Chaco
Care of Alocasia and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.