Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not avaialable
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
MALUS domestica 'Cortland'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Apple, Cortland Apple, Red Eating Apple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
cortland apple
In German
Hortensie
Cortland Apfel
In French
Hortensia
Cortland (pomme)
In Spanish
Hortensia
manzana Cortland
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cortland μήλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cortland da maçã
In Polish
Hortensja
Cortland (jabłoń)
In Latin
Hibiscus
cortland apple
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Cortland Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Cortland Apple? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Cortland Apple. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Cortland Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Cortland Apple
Season and care of Chaco and Cortland Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Cortland Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cortland Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Cortland Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cortland Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Cortland Apple Physical Information
Chaco and Cortland Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cortland Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Cortland Apple are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Cortland Apple
Care of Chaco and Cortland Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cortland Apple 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 Cortland Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.