Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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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
Bark
Other Uses
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Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Hydrangea
फर्न पाइन
In German
Hortensie
Fern Pinien
In French
Hortensia
pin Fern
In Spanish
Hortensia
pino helecho
In Greek
υδραγεία
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pinho Fern
In Polish
Hortensja
Fern sosna
In Latin
Hibiscus
Fern pinus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Fern Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Fern Pine? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Fern Pine. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Fern Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Fern Pine
Season and care of Chaco and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Fern Pine Physical Information
Chaco and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Fern Pine are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Fern Pine
Care of Chaco and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.