Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Beautyberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Hortensie
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Hortensja
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Planta forma Berry
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Chaco and Beautyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Beautyberry? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Beautyberry. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Beautyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Beautyberry 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 Beautyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Beautyberry
Season and care of Chaco and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Chaco and Beautyberry Physical Information
Chaco and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Beautyberry are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Beautyberry
Care of Chaco and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.