Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Linear
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Hortensie
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Hortensia
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
υδραγεία
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Hortensja
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Fiber opticus Grass
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Fiber Optic Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Chaco and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.