Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Angelonia
Hydrangea
In German
Angelonia
Hortensie
In French
Angelonia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Angelonia
Hortensia
In Greek
Angelonia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Angelonia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Angelonia
Hortensja
In Latin
Angelonia
Hibiscus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Angelonia and Chaco
Season and care of Angelonia and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Angelonia and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angelonia and Chaco Physical Information
Angelonia and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Angelonia and Chaco are as follows:
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
Angelonia leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Angelonia and Chaco
Care of Angelonia and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angelonia 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.