Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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 Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Hydrangea
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Hortensie
In French
américaine Aloe
Hortensia
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Hortensia
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Hortênsia
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
Hortensja
In Latin
American Aloe
Hibiscus
Family
Agavaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of American Aloe and Chaco
Season and care of American Aloe and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Chaco Physical Information
American Aloe and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Chaco are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of American Aloe and Chaco
Care of American Aloe and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done 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 American Aloe 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.