Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Elkhorn
In German
Hortensie
Elkhorn
In French
Hortensia
Elkhorn
In Spanish
Hortensia
cuerno de alce
In Greek
υδραγεία
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Elkhorn
In Polish
Hortensja
Elkhorn
In Latin
Hibiscus
Elkhorn
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Euphorbioideae
Properties of Chaco and Elkhorn
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Elkhorn. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Elkhorn
Season and care of Chaco and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Elkhorn Physical Information
Chaco and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Elkhorn are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Elkhorn
Care of Chaco and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.