Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Anacahuita
In German
Hortensie
Anacahuita
In French
Hortensia
anacahuita
In Spanish
Hortensia
anacahuita
In Greek
υδραγεία
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Anacahuita
In Polish
Hortensja
Anacahuita
In Latin
Hibiscus
Anacahuita
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Anacahuita
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Anacahuita? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Anacahuita. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Anacahuita doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Anacahuita
Season and care of Chaco and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Anacahuita Physical Information
Chaco and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Anacahuita are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Anacahuita
Care of Chaco and Anacahuita include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.