Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Green, Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Do Not over Water, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Gastric, Kidney Stone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Nutrients, Stomach aliments, Treatment of ulcers, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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Economic Purpose, Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ANACARDIUM occidentale
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Acajou, Cashew
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काजू के पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Cashew Baum
In French
Hortensia
Anacardier
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol de anacardo
In Greek
υδραγεία
δέντρο κάσιους
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cajueiro
In Polish
Hortensja
drzewo nerkowca
In Latin
Hibiscus
cashew ligno
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Anacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica 'Champagne', Pachycormus discolor, Pistacia chinensis
Properties of Chaco and Cashew
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Cashew? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Cashew. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Cashew doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cashew 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 Cashew and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Cashew
Season and care of Chaco and Cashew is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Cashew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cashew season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Cashew is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cashew is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Cashew Physical Information
Chaco and Cashew physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cashew height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Cashew are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Cashew
Care of Chaco and Cashew include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cashew 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 Cashew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.