Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
Hydrangea
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Hortensie
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Hortensia
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
Hortensia
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Hortênsia
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Hortensja
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Hibiscus
Family
Iridaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco. Black Gamecock Iris doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Black Gamecock Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Black Gamecock Iris has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Chaco has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Chaco season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris 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 Black Gamecock Iris 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.