Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly 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
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Stem
Other Uses
-
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Hortensie
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Hortensia
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
υδραγεία
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Hortensja
Papiro egipcio
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Chaco and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus 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 Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.