Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Jostaberry
In German
Hortensie
Jostaberry
In French
Hortensia
casseille
In Spanish
Hortensia
Jostaberry
In Greek
υδραγεία
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Jostaberry
In Polish
Hortensja
Jostaberry
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Jostaberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Jostaberry? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Jostaberry. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Jostaberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jostaberry 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 Jostaberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Jostaberry
Season and care of Chaco and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Jostaberry Physical Information
Chaco and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Jostaberry are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Jostaberry
Care of Chaco and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.