Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Myrtus communis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Common myrtle
In German
Hortensie
Myrte
In French
Hortensia
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
Hortensia
Myrtus communis
In Greek
υδραγεία
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
murta comum
In Polish
Hortensja
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Hibiscus
myrto Common
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Common Myrtle. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Common Myrtle 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 Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Chaco and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Chaco and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Common Myrtle
Care of Chaco and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.