Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
V. × heilbornii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Babaco
Hydrangea
In German
Babaco
Hortensie
In French
Babaco
Hortensia
In Spanish
Babaco
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Babaco
Hortênsia
In Polish
Babaco
Hortensja
Family
Caricaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Babaco and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Chocolate-root. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Babaco and Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Babaco and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Babaco and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Babaco and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Babaco and Chocolate-root
Care of Babaco and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.