Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Beans
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बीजपत्र
In German
Hortensie
Cotyledon
In French
Hortensia
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cotyledon
In Greek
υδραγεία
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cotyledon
In Polish
Hortensja
Liścień
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cotyledon
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Crassulaceae
Properties of Chaco and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Cotyledon. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Cotyledon
Season and care of Chaco and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Chaco and Cotyledon Physical Information
Chaco and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Cotyledon are as follows:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chaco and Cotyledon
Care of Chaco and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.