Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Hay fever
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Wood
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Japanese Cedar
In German
Hortensie
der japanischen Zeder
In French
Hortensia
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
Hortensia
cedro japonés
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Hortensja
japoński cedr
In Latin
Hibiscus
Italica Cedar
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cupressaceae
Properties of Chaco and Japanese Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Japanese Cedar? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Japanese Cedar. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Japanese Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Chaco and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Chaco and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Japanese Cedar
Care of Chaco and Japanese Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Cedar 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.