Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
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
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
-
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Hortensie
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Hortensia
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Hortensia
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Hortensja
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Hibiscus
Guzmania lingulata
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Subfamily
-
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Chaco and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Guzmania. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Guzmania
Season and care of Chaco and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Chaco and Guzmania Physical Information
Chaco and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Guzmania are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Guzmania
Care of Chaco and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.