Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
10.20 cm
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
45.70 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Bugleweed and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Chaco. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Bugleweed and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Chaco
Season and care of Bugleweed and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Chaco Physical Information
Bugleweed and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Chaco are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Bugleweed and Chaco
Care of Bugleweed and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed 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 Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.