Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Grasses
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Hortensie
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Hortensia
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
υδραγεία
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Hortensja
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bouteloua Gracilis
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Properties of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Chaco and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.