Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Blue Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Black
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Black Mondo Grass
In German
Hortensie
Mondo Gras Busch
In French
Hortensia
Black Mondo Grass
In Spanish
Hortensia
entre el césped
In Greek
υδραγεία
Black Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Black Mondo Grass
In Polish
Hortensja
Black Mondo Grass
In Latin
Hibiscus
Black Mondo Grass
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Black Mondo Grass. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Black Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass 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 Mondo Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass
Season and care of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Black Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Black Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Black Mondo Grass Physical Information
Chaco and Black Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass
Care of Chaco and Black Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mondo Grass 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 Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.