Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Hydrangea
alstroemeria
In German
Hortensie
Alstroemeria
In French
Hortensia
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alstroemeria
In Greek
υδραγεία
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Hortensja
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Hibiscus
Alstroemeria
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Alstroemeria. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Chaco and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Chaco and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Chaco and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Alstroemeria
Care of Chaco and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done 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 Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.