Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
एमु बुश
In German
Hortensie
Emu Bush
In French
Hortensia
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Hortensia
Emu Bush
In Greek
υδραγεία
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Hortensja
Emu Bush
In Latin
Hibiscus
Emu Bush
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chaco and Emu Bush
Season and care of Chaco and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Emu Bush Physical Information
Chaco and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Emu Bush are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Emu Bush
Care of Chaco and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.