Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Evergreen Azalea
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Azalea
In German
Hortensie
Azalee
In French
Hortensia
azalée
In Spanish
Hortensia
azalea
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Azalea
In Polish
Hortensja
azalia
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Azalea
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Azalea. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Azalea 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 Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Azalea
Season and care of Chaco and Azalea is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Azalea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Azalea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Azalea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Azalea is Acidic.
Chaco and Azalea Physical Information
Chaco and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Azalea are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Azalea
Care of Chaco and Azalea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.