Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Fruit Trees
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
कोको बेर
In German
Hortensie
coco Plum
In French
Hortensia
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Coco Plum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Coco Plum
In Polish
Hortensja
coco plum
In Latin
Hibiscus
coco plum
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Coco Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Coco Plum? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Coco Plum. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Coco Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Coco Plum 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 Coco Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Coco Plum
Season and care of Chaco and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Coco Plum Physical Information
Chaco and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Coco Plum are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Coco Plum
Care of Chaco and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.