Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rash, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Carissa holly
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Carissa holly plant
Hydrangea
In German
carissa holly Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Карисса востраліста завод
Hortensia
In Spanish
Carissa planta de acebo
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta Carissa azevinho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Carissa Holly roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Carissa Holly herba
Hibiscus
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Carissa Holly and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Carissa Holly and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Carissa Holly and Chaco. Carissa Holly has thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Carissa Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Carissa Holly has allergic reactions like Rash and Skin irritation and Chaco has allergic reactions like Rash 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 Carissa Holly and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carissa Holly and Chaco
Season and care of Carissa Holly and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Carissa Holly and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Carissa Holly is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carissa Holly and Chaco Physical Information
Carissa Holly and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Carissa Holly and Chaco are as follows:
Carissa Holly flower color: White
Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Carissa Holly and Chaco
Care of Carissa Holly and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carissa Holly pruning is done 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 Carissa Holly 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.