Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Hortensie
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Hortensia
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Hortensja
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Flos plantae Gloria
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Browallioideae
Properties of Chaco and Butterfly Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Butterfly Flower? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Butterfly Flower. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Butterfly Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Butterfly Flower 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 Butterfly Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Chaco and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Chaco and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Butterfly Flower
Care of Chaco and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Flower pruning is done 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 Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.