Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Erysimum franciscanum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Erysimum franciscanum
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Franciscan wallflower
In German
Hortensie
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
In French
Hortensia
wallflower franciscaine
In Spanish
Hortensia
alhelí franciscana
In Greek
υδραγεία
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
wallflower Franciscan
In Polish
Hortensja
wallflower Franciszkanów
In Latin
Hibiscus
Francisci Wallflower
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Franciscan Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Franciscan Wallflower 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 Franciscan Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower
Season and care of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower Physical Information
Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower are as follows:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
- Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower
Care of Chaco and Franciscan Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Franciscan Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.