Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Skyflower
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
61.00 cm
100.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Yellow, Orange
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
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
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
DURANTA
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Duranta
In German
Hortensie
Duranta
In French
Hortensia
Duranta
In Spanish
Hortensia
Duranta
In Greek
υδραγεία
Duranta
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Duranta
In Polish
Hortensja
Duranta
In Latin
Hibiscus
Duranta
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Duranta
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Duranta? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Duranta. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Duranta 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 Duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Duranta
Season and care of Chaco and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Duranta Physical Information
Chaco and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Duranta are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Duranta
Care of Chaco and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.