Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs very little water
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
Clay, 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
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bilimbi
In German
Hortensie
bilimbi
In French
Hortensia
bilimbi
In Spanish
Hortensia
bilimbi
In Greek
υδραγεία
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
bilimbi
In Polish
Hortensja
bilimbi
In Latin
Hibiscus
Rondo Beardtongue
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Bilimbi
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Bilimbi? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Bilimbi. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Bilimbi doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Bilimbi
Season and care of Chaco and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Bilimbi Physical Information
Chaco and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Bilimbi are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Bilimbi
Care of Chaco and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, 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 Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.