Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Enkianthus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Enkianthus
In German
Hortensie
Enkianthus
In French
Hortensia
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Enkianthus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Enkianthus
In Polish
Hortensja
Enkianthus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Enkianthus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Enkianthoideae
Properties of Chaco and Enkianthus
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Enkianthus? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Enkianthus. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Enkianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Enkianthus
Season and care of Chaco and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Enkianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Enkianthus Physical Information
Chaco and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Enkianthus are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Enkianthus
Care of Chaco and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.