Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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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Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Escallonia resinosa
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Escallonia
In German
Hortensie
Gummi
In French
Hortensia
gomme
In Spanish
Hortensia
goma
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
goma
In Latin
Hibiscus
Euonymus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Escallonioideae
Properties of Chaco and Escallonia
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Escallonia? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Escallonia. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Escallonia doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Escallonia 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 Escallonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Escallonia
Season and care of Chaco and Escallonia is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Escallonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Escallonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Escallonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Escallonia Physical Information
Chaco and Escallonia physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Escallonia are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Escallonia
Care of Chaco and Escallonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.