Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Brown Turkey Fig, Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
FICUS carica 'Black Mission'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Black Mission Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Black Mission Fig Tree
In German
Hortensie
Schwarz Mission Fig Tree
In French
Hortensia
Noir Mission Fig Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Negro Misión de la Higuera
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρο Αποστολή Fig Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Black Tree Fig Missão
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Mission Fig Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Niger Mission ficum
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Black Mission Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Black Mission Fig? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Black Mission Fig. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Black Mission Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black Mission Fig 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 Black Mission Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Black Mission Fig
Season and care of Chaco and Black Mission Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Black Mission Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mission Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Black Mission Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mission Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Black Mission Fig Physical Information
Chaco and Black Mission Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black Mission Fig height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Black Mission Fig are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Black Mission Fig
Care of Chaco and Black Mission Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mission Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Mission Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.