Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Campanula persicifolia, Campanula glomerata, Campanula carpatica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
-
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
Cut limbs, Remove branches, 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
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PORTLANDIA grandiflora
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bellflower, Jamaican Tree-lily
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Bellflower plant
Hydrangea
In German
Glockenblumen - Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Bellflower
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de Bellflower
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό καμπανούλα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Bellflower
Hortênsia
In Polish
dzwonek roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
bellflower herba
Hibiscus
Family
Rubiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
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Properties of Bellflower and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Bellflower and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Bellflower and Chaco. Bellflower doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Bellflower does not have fragrant flowers. Bellflower has allergic reactions like and Chaco 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 Bellflower and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bellflower and Chaco
Season and care of Bellflower and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Bellflower and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bellflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bellflower is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bellflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bellflower and Chaco Physical Information
Bellflower and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Bellflower height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Bellflower and Chaco are as follows:
Bellflower flower color: White and Light Pink
Bellflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Bellflower and Chaco
Care of Bellflower and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bellflower pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove branches, 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 Bellflower 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.