About Chaco and Hardy Waterlily
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nymphaea
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Height
61.00 cm
40.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Fishes
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Hardy Waterlily
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hardy Waterlily
In German
Hortensie
Hardy Waterlily
In French
Hortensia
Hardy Waterlily
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hardy Waterlily
In Greek
υδραγεία
Hardy Waterlily
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hardy Waterlily
In Polish
Hortensja
Hardy Waterlily
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hardy Waterlily
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Properties of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Hardy Waterlily. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily
Season and care of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Hardy Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Waterlily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral.
Chaco and Hardy Waterlily Physical Information
Chaco and Hardy Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Hardy Waterlily height is 40.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily are as follows:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
- Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Care of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily
Care of Chaco and Hardy Waterlily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.