Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
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Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Alocasia
In German
Hortensie
Alocasia
In French
Hortensia
Alocasia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alocasia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alocasia
In Polish
Hortensja
Alocasia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aglaonema
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Alocasia
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Alocasia? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Alocasia. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Alocasia doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Alocasia 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 Chaco and Alocasia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Alocasia
Season and care of Chaco and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Alocasia Physical Information
Chaco and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Alocasia are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Alocasia
Care of Chaco and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.