Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12*3
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
digitate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
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
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Hortensie
Hedge Bambus
In French
Hortensia
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Hortensia
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
υδραγεία
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Hortensja
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sepi Bamboo
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Hedge Bamboo. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Hedge Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Hedge Bamboo 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 Hedge Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Chaco and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Chaco and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.